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YM53 KXU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,647 mi
Last recorded171,647 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KXU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 171,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe/diff mount corroded

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust leak from joint

Fail 9 Sep 2020 171,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe/diff mount corroded

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust leak from joint

Pass 6 Sep 2019 162,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 162,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,028 miles

General corrosion underside

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 146,025 miles

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

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield rattle/loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 128,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 28 Jul 2015 128,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front all the rest are alloys

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 117,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front all the rest are alloys

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 105,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,470 miles

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,998 miles

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on edge .

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,998 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on edge .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,231 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,103 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 KXU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM53 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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