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DV04 HLG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 HLG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,229 miles

Nearside Rear condensation inside lamp unit

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut on outside edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear condensation inside lamp unit

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

coolant below minimum

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,325 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,396 miles

small chip in the windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2019 104,396 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

small chip in the windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust centre flange deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre flange deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,350 miles

washer pump weak.rear brake pipes surface corrsoin.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,260 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,738 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,766 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 21,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,046 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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DV04 HLG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DV04 HLG, 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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DV04 HLG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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