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HT04 XFD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,215 mi
Last recorded70,215 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 XFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing around weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer entry pipe and front cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,647 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,381 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,021 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,017 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)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,365 miles

Both rear tyres have 2mm min tread left & wearing on edges (O/S/R void of tread on inner edge)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,847 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,300 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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HT04 XFD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HT04 XFD, 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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HT04 XFD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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