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E12 WRX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,555 mi
Last recorded102,555 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 102,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 102,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 102,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,011 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,996 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall - not down to cords

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,702 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,701 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,446 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,729 miles

both rocker cover gaskets leaking

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,887 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)

Fail 14 May 2009 40,877 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 9 Apr 2008 33,712 miles

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

both front fog lights damaged

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall rim protector cut/ wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,279 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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E12 WRX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E12 WRX, 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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E12 WRX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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