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E8 DWM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,501 mi
Last recorded48,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,501 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust Front catalyst section corroded at mounting clamps

Front engine sub frame cradle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes at connector corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all suspension parts quite rusty

Front power steering pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension arms corroded

brake test not completed due to burst pipe

coolant low

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 6 Jan 2025 47,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension and steering parts under vehicle quite corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,892 miles

Front sub frame quite rusty

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 43,954 miles

Front both headlamps slightly foggy

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake calliper slightly damp at bleed nipple

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 12,694 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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E8 DWM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E8 DWM, 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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E8 DWM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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