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CW04 HJZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 HJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc backing plate corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 28 Nov 2023 111,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,905 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,024 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 80,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake calipers corroded

rear anti-roll bar mount brackets corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,350 miles

front brake calipers corroded

rear anti-roll bar mount brackets corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,259 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 59,251 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,393 miles

2 front tyres low on edges

front and rear pads close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,369 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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CW04 HJZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CW04 HJZ, 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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What year was CW04 HJZ registered?

CW04 HJZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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