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WG53 NWL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 110,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks has slight play intrunal shaft

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering components

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

adv BOTH rear tyres ON LIMIT

adv front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,732 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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WG53 NWL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG53 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG53 NWL registered?

WG53 NWL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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