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YS54 CPV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 CPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 100,745 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 98,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2025 98,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 97,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 95,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 92,729 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF+OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp's Cloudy

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 86,714 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 25 Apr 2020 86,637 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 78,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,098 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 47,121 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on !

offside front tyre worn very low on both edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,414 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,047 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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YS54 CPV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YS54 CPV, 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 YS54 CPV registered?

YS54 CPV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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