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FL04 WPU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,088 mi
Last recorded114,088 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,088 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 114,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 100,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake lever high

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,396 miles

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

emissions just passed

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,929 miles

Offside Front tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,873 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall. no ply exposed. also worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall. no ply exposed. also worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,775 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,454 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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FL04 WPU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL04 WPU, 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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FL04 WPU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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