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FB04 XBP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 XBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 103,583 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,402 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 94,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 94,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x Rear as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,614 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 87,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,152 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,598 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,598 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,264 miles

front brake pads low

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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FB04 XBP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FB04 XBP, 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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FB04 XBP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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