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HW04 DDA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 DDA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsr chassis is corroded by suspension arm mounting to body/bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil from front of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear suspension upper turrets/strut housings are corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsf tyre has cut in tread showing cords low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,382 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,708 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,467 miles

Rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 90,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Mar 2010 53,642 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)

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HW04 DDA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW04 DDA, 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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HW04 DDA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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