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DS04 HBK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,078 mi
Last recorded139,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,078 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 121,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 114,417 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly to left

n/s/f windscreen wiper split but cleaning effecivly

o/s/f tyre low on inside

slight front brake judder

Fail 8 Nov 2011

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly to left

n/s/f windscreen wiper split but cleaning effecivly

o/s/f tyre low on inside

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,648 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,289 miles

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

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 HBK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HBK, 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 HBK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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