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YU53 BCV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,451 mi
Last recorded56,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,262 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,888 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,475 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,544 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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YU53 BCV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YU53 BCV, 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 YU53 BCV registered?

YU53 BCV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is YU53 BCV safe to buy?

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