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YJ54 DRB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DRB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight free play

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,129 miles

lambda sensor wires rubbing on prop

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,318 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,212 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YJ54 DRB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ54 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ54 DRB registered?

YJ54 DRB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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