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HV04 XEJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 XEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022
Pass 21 Jun 2021 166,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 166,436 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 162,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 158,477 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 153,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 149,023 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 May 2016 148,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2015 143,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 137,841 miles

Engine m.i.l. on.

Fail 3 May 2014 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine m.i.l. on.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,607 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,289 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 115,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,628 miles

6mm injury in\a\ zone\all brake discs slightly corroded\exhaust has aminor leak\nsr shockabsorber has alight misting of oil

Fail 20 Mar 2009 107,628 miles

6mm injury in\a\ zone\all brake discs slightly corroded\exhaust has aminor leak\nsr shockabsorber has alight misting of oil

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,776 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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HV04 XEJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV04 XEJ, 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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HV04 XEJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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