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WP53 OTV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 OTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 103,100 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,132 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,129 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,090 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 54,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,285 miles

no oil on dipstick when presented

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,987 miles

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,987 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 14 Mar 2009 37,120 miles

Front number plate damaged slightly.

L/H rear tyre is getting low and will soon require replacement.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

R/H front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge. Very borderline MOT pass.Recommend immediate replacement.Does not match the other front tyre which is asymetrical.

Washers require cleaning and re-aiming. (Done.)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,120 miles

Front number plate damaged slightly.

L/H rear tyre is getting low and will soon require replacement.

R/H front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge. Very borderline MOT pass.Recommend immediate replacement.Does not match the other front tyre which is asymetrical.

Washers require cleaning and re-aiming. (Done.)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,744 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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WP53 OTV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP53 OTV, 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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WP53 OTV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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