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DL04 UAT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,239 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,565 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,513 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 19 Aug 2017 66,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,724 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,187 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 27,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 23,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UAT 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 UAT, 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 UAT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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