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AHZ 8443

2004 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,694 mi
Last recorded166,694 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8443
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 166,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 16,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 166,518 miles

rally car

Fail 28 May 2021 166,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rally car

Pass 16 Mar 2018 166,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rally car

road tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2018 166,286 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rally car

road tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 165,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

RALLY CAR

road tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 165,557 miles

Modified to rally car no airbags and seat fixed in 1 position

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 165,161 miles

All airbags removed as converted into rally car

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle has competition use tyres but are type approved for road use

Fail 27 Feb 2015 165,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All airbags removed as converted into rally car

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has competition use tyres but are type approved for road use

Pass 5 Apr 2013 164,584 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 164,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 164,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 163,831 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 163,831 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 162,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 1,899 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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AHZ 8443 is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AHZ 8443, 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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AHZ 8443 is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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