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FH04 CHZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 CHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 122,695 miles

Front exhaust shield corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

radiator mount signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

some areas underbody signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

underbody front and rear including all suspension components corroded

underbody front and rear including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant

Pass 28 Dec 2023 122,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 120,143 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded/undersealed

Fail 11 May 2021 120,141 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded/undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,695 miles

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

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

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,887 miles

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

Rear surface rust on rear suspension and hubs

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,779 miles

Front Lower crossmeber corrision on it

Rear rear corrision on rear crossmeber

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,088 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,187 miles

both rear tyres splitting outer edges

Pass 9 May 2011 62,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 56,838 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,734 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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FH04 CHZ 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 89.5%.

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 FH04 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

FH04 CHZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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