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C14 GJR

2004 Subaru Wrx

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Wrx94,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 GJR
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,156 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus damage to jacking points, side sill fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 136,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus damage to jacking points, side sill fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled not able to fully check for metal fatigue

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower the underside of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled, surface rust in places

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,420 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes heavily blacked

exhust noisey and minor leek

heavily blacked,,minor corrosion in places

oil leek

rear bushes deteriated

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front nearside front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhust noisey and minor leek

heavily blacked,,minor corrosion in places

oil leek

rear bushes deteriated

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold pipe to turbo flange cracking (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

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

underside very dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

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

underside very dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 14 Mar 2015 123,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 123,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

signs of power steering fluid leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 112,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,536 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 100,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,681 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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C14 GJR is a 2004 Subaru Wrx in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 94,412 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C14 GJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C14 GJR is a 2004 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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