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WG54 BWL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 128,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 123,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 118,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 118,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,737 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,737 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,340 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2011 64,924 miles

bind detected at offside front brake

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,937 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully test metal brake pipes front to rear where routed inside vehicle & over rear subframe.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,977 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,977 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WG54 BWL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG54 BWL, 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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WG54 BWL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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