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FH04 BWD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,134 mi
Last recorded104,134 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 101,031 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 101,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,252 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,233 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 69,573 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,510 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 17 Aug 2009 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,735 miles

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,348 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FH04 BWD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH04 BWD, 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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What year was FH04 BWD registered?

FH04 BWD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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