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J10 DEK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 DEK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,008 miles

suspension components corroded in places and undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine overheating at time of test.

suspension components corroded in places and undersealed

Pass 8 May 2020 57,491 miles

Rear "D" bushes slightly worn but no excessive play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear "D" bushes slightly worn but no excessive play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle overheated on ramp at end of test

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Facings (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 57,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Facings (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 53,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,100 miles

battery clamp and battery insecure

both rear tyre treads worn low

o/s/f tyre inside wall split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 42,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,066 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 25,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J10 DEK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J10 DEK, 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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J10 DEK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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