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FH04 FRN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,198 mi
Last recorded119,198 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,198 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre worn slight on edges

offside steering rack gaiter slightly loose

rear sub frame mounts starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2016 102,373 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre worn slight on edges

offside steering rack gaiter slightly loose

rear sub frame mounts starting to corrode

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,567 miles

child seats fitted at time or test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,740 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,853 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY MISTING OF OIL

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY MISTING OF OIL

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,448 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS ON GETTNG WEAK

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH IN AREAS

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,068 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AWAY FROM FIXINGS

Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AWAY FROM FIXINGS

Fail 7 Oct 2010 60,485 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,485 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,263 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,151 miles

n/s rear tyre getting near to limits.

rear brake pads have about 1,000 miles left on them.

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 FRN 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 63.2%.

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 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 FRN, 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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FH04 FRN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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