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FH04 WGK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions too high

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,811 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 75,811 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,198 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 68,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 66,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

all supension components heavily corroded

plasic covers over outer sills un able to access.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,320 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,738 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

corrosion at rear suspension components

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall damaged

corrosion at rear suspension components

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,376 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

corrosion at rear suspension components

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre inner wall damage

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,373 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough belt slip ? (2.2.D.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

corrosion at rear suspension components

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre inner wall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,465 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise slight cut on o/s/f tyre outer wall but not showing canvass

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,014 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2012 41,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,707 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,047 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 18,047 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear 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 WGK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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