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YU53 BCK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,295 mi
Last recorded145,295 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 145,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 137,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,624 miles

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 29 Jan 2019 113,320 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE - THE HOLE EXHAUST HAS BEEN WELDED TO MAKE IT A ONE PIECE SYSTEM (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED - 215/45R17 ROADSTONE ALROUND

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE IS MISSING

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 111,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE - THE HOLE EXHAUST HAS BEEN WELDED TO MAKE IT A ONE PIECE SYSTEM (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED - 215/45R17 ROADSTONE ALROUND

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE IS MISSING

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,651 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,219 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,219 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,947 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,279 miles

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

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

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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YU53 BCK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YU53 BCK, 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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YU53 BCK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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