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DL04 EBG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 EBG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre ten years old

front under trays fitted obscuring testable items

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jan 2026 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre ten years old

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre ten years old

front under trays fitted obscuring testable items

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight rusting at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn near to smooth on inner edges and are perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes coming out of block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes coming out of block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,958 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s/r bracket heavily corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded off, advise attention (1.1.11 (d) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,500 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 95,498 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near (d bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,287 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plate covers corroded

park brake efficiency just passed minimum 16%

park brake travel more than usual advise attention

Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,479 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,479 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear parts leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,021 miles

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

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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,003 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,003 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,733 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,279 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,276 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the nearside rear tyre has a slightly damaged outer wall

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,246 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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DL04 EBG 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 72%.

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 DL04 EBG, 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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DL04 EBG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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