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EK04 XDC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,304 mi
Last recorded163,304 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 163,304 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 163,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,265 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 159,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorating

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,654 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front subframe corroding

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 150,349 miles

Corrosion of front subframe

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 150,349 miles

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

Corrosion of front subframe

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 142,685 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,009 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,288 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 136,288 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,992 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,794 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

N/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,459 miles

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f fog lamp damaged

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,828 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,111 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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EK04 XDC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK04 XDC, 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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EK04 XDC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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