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DS04 DPU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,203 mi
Last recorded111,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 DPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 111,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the cut under the car area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill around rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill around rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 108,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the cut under the car area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill around rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill around rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,905 miles

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

Front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 11 Sep 2019 82,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,240 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,357 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,710 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,154 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 34,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,312 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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DS04 DPU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DS04 DPU, 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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DS04 DPU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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