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AO04 FHG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,967 miles

Centre prop shaft mount rubber slight play

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Chassis slight corrosion

Rear Cross member mounts slight corrosion

Rear Silencer of exhaust gasket minor leak of gases

Fail 4 Apr 2018 85,962 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre prop shaft mount rubber slight play

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Chassis slight corrosion

Rear Cross member mounts slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 80,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 80,824 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2016 72,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,418 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,418 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,220 miles

Catalytic convertor fitted at time of test, De-Cat pipe noted in boot.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,559 miles

Air-bag warning stays on

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,189 miles

Front end exhaust leaking, not considered excessive & not affecting emissions.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear and surface cracks visible.discs are secure and not considered to be seriously weakened

catalytic convertor fitted for duration of mot test

near side front alluminium wheel rim dented

near side rear indicator bulb fading

not all centre brake light bulbs illuminated

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s headlight cover missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,662 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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AO04 FHG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 AO04 FHG, 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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AO04 FHG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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