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FN04 WTA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,350 mi
Last recorded76,350 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 WTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,350 miles

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2025 76,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,931 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 72,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,916 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,023 miles

Both headlight lenses faded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,416 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,837 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 64,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamp aim just met requirment

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device worn/torn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,946 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,476 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,732 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn

Pass 9 May 2009 38,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FN04 WTA 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 69.2%.

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 FN04 WTA, 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 FN04 WTA registered?

FN04 WTA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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