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YL53 ZNC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 116,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 113,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 108,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,998 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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YL53 ZNC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL53 ZNC, 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 YL53 ZNC registered?

YL53 ZNC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is YL53 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 ZNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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