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BK04 TWU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,184 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 114,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,385 miles

Front both top mountings perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear all suspension corroded

travel on hand brake

Fail 10 Aug 2019 108,385 miles

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

Front both top mountings perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear all suspension corroded

travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,376 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rearward bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at junction union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension/links arms bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,369 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rearward bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades not clearing screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at junction union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension/links arms bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipes from floor to rear wheels joint and pipe clean check and repaint

Fail 31 May 2019 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Unable to get beam pattern due to fogging of glass (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer jets need adjusting (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipes from floor to rear wheels joint and pipe clean check and repaint

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,542 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,320 miles

Radiator Carrier Slightly Corroded but not dangeroius

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,692 miles

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

Rim protector cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,829 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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BK04 TWU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK04 TWU, 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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BK04 TWU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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