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YA53 RZJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,272 mi
Last recorded107,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 RZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 107,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & Rear Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension & Brake Components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 103,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant reservoir below minimum.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,567 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,050 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 87,991 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between the two cats securing nuts have corroded away blowing the gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,190 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,190 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,112 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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YA53 RZJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YA53 RZJ, 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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YA53 RZJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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