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GM03 FRD

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,972 mi
Last recorded64,972 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 64,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 59,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,598 miles

headlamp poor

slight damage both rear brake pipes

suspension corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 58,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling brake pipes (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp poor

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,210 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,937 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,128 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,271 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,024 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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GM03 FRD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GM03 FRD, 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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GM03 FRD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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