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AP04 WBK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,091 mi
Last recorded177,091 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 177,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (Fuel tank front edge) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 166,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (Fuel tank front edge) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb incorrectly fiited (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heat shields on front exhaust pipes not secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting at front of rear silencer not secure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 148,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Excess play in bearing and hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heat shields on front exhaust pipes not secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting at front of rear silencer not secure

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,076 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic sill covers fitted. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

3. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate obscured by tow bar ball (6.3.1d)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic sill covers fitted. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

3. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,999 miles

Items removed from view prior to test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,999 miles

Items removed from view prior to test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,213 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,035 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear shock absorber damp, possibly leaking.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2014 89,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tinting film fitted to top of windscreen.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tinting film fitted to top of windscreen.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,818 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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AP04 WBK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP04 WBK, 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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AP04 WBK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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