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DU04 XUP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,197 mi
Last recorded129,197 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 XUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 127,127 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 127,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

Under Seal Coated

Pass 17 Sep 2022 121,533 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,459 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 117,456 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear end of sill/inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded corroded & greased (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differentail oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded corroded & greased (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differentail oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,263 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,688 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,751 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 54,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 22,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DU04 XUP 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 76%.

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 DU04 XUP, 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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DU04 XUP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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