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DG04 MXE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,835 mi
Last recorded102,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MXE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,835 miles

after-market steering wheel fitted

exhaust modified

offside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,240 miles

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

after market steering wheel fitted [with no airbag]

erratic emissions during test

exhaust modified

mileage ?

nearside side repeater lens discoloured and dim

offside rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.60% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both front - images too poor to assess (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

after market steering wheel fitted [with no airbag]

erratic emissions during test

exhaust modified

mileage ?

nearside side repeater lens discoloured and dim

offside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 104,733 miles

slight play rear bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,055 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear aunti roll bar bushes play

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear offside and nearside brake pads worn thin

Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear offside and nearside brake pads worn thin

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,676 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,193 miles

front and rear pads 80% worn

front tyres right on legal limit

rear tyres close to legal limit

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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DG04 MXE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG04 MXE, 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 DG04 MXE registered?

DG04 MXE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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