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AO04 YKH

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,749 miles

EML light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2024 115,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 115,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 115,261 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,935 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 112,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective Lock nut on rack end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,258 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,756 miles

Undertray not allowing full assessment of welding repairs

Fail 20 Jun 2019 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,906 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,380 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,196 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,293 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,055 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 YKH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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