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DG04 MXW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 142,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 139,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,118 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 136,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,298 miles

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter in poor conditionj

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,269 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and bald on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,045 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and bald on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,542 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing the cords

Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing the cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,264 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,573 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,232 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,064 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,064 miles

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

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

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 MXW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXW, 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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DG04 MXW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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