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YU53 NPV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,909 mi
Last recorded164,909 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 NPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 164,909 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,901 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 154,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,329 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 143,327 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 114,750 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,848 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,705 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,570 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 58,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,951 miles

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

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 NPV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 NPV registered?

YU53 NPV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 NPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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