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YK54 YXL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 YXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 149,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 148,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 148,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 146,627 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from central mirror arm and plastic support from windscreen.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has a slight mark around both walls, may have been driven with low pressure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,783 miles

Rear Both rear shocks have play

Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear shocks have play

Pass 15 Jun 2020 144,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 138,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,054 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 132,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in it

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,537 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 109,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,177 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 101,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,313 miles

nearside rear brake pad low

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,313 miles

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

nearside rear brake pad low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,426 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,743 miles

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

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

Note;- slight corrosion on body at offside rear anti-roll bar "D-bush" mount region.

Note;- slight misting off oil at rear diff. near prop. region.

Note;- slight squeal from front brakes.

Note;- slight tear on nearside wiper blade.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,743 miles

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

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

Note;- slight corrosion on body at offside rear anti-roll bar "D-bush" mount region.

Note;- slight misting off oil at rear diff. near prop. region.

Note;- slight squeal from front brakes.

Note;- slight tear on nearside wiper blade.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,546 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

note;- front bumper,lower bip spoiler scuffed.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,545 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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YK54 YXL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK54 YXL, 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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YK54 YXL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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