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YM53 BGO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 121,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 121,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,911 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both side front brake dics are corroded both side rear brake dics are corroded both rear tyres has nail in edges both front fog lights not working

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery died during test reccomend replacement

vehicle presented for test showing NO OIL on dipstick and rattle present from engine (added 1.5lt to continue test/rattle still present but quieter)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

offside front wiper blade faulty

offside rear registration lamp dim/dull

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,982 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,672 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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YM53 BGO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM53 BGO, 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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YM53 BGO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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