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YO53 RJV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 73,039 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 73,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 71,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush inner gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 67,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,311 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,032 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,481 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,723 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,940 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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YO53 RJV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YO53 RJV, 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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What year was YO53 RJV registered?

YO53 RJV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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