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DV04 NPE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,364 mi
Last recorded183,364 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 NPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 183,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 182,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 178,903 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 178,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 167,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 167,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 158,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 148,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,915 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 94,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 85,771 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,538 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SOFT

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,604 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 21 May 2009 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 17 May 2008 47,328 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 47,328 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 May 2007 37,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine oil on min

Pass 31 May 2007 37,155 miles

Oil leak

engine oil on min

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 NPE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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