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CX04 XBR

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,924 mi
Last recorded175,924 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 175,924 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 175,915 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant fan not working (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 169,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Support clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 163,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 155,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 111,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,873 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,266 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf+Osf tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,330 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,139 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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CX04 XBR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX04 XBR, 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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CX04 XBR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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