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AD04 MBF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,684 mi
Last recorded161,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 161,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 158,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

rear underbody rust

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,180 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oyl

Pass 2 Jul 2020 140,345 miles

rear underside of vehicle covered covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2020 140,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear underside of vehicle covered covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2019 135,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,903 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also has poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,704 miles

Central Stop light not working but disconnected

Fail 24 Jul 2017 110,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into floor (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop light not working but disconnected

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,237 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn/scrubbing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,901 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate slightly between treads

cut on inner side wall of drivers front tyre, can not see braid at time of test.

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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AD04 MBF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AD04 MBF, 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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AD04 MBF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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