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K555 GDM

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,414 mi
Last recorded64,414 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 GDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 64,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no connection with gas test

Fail 22 Nov 2024 64,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no connection with gas test

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,347 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 64,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 64,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,116 miles

Rear doors permanently fixed shut

Rear seat belts not tested

exhaust noisey

vehicle first used 1992

Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits not tested (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear doors permanently fixed shut

Rear seat belts not tested

exhaust noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 63,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp REAR STOP LAMP (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp REAR TAIL LIGHT (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PARTS OF THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE$S (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,791 miles

coolant leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shocker (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Statutory seat belt missing all rear (5.1.1)

coolant leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both sills damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both sills damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,769 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,014 miles

Both inner and outer sills are in poor condition

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly perished

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak

Nearside rear flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Offside front steering racxk gaitor in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 12 Dec 2014 125,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both inner and outer sills are in poor condition

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly perished

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak

Nearside rear flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Offside front steering racxk gaitor in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,991 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers inner door handle loose

front bumper loose at o/s/f but still secure enough

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills damaged but not holed

no interior carpet ot sill trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2013 122,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil-over suspension fitted "at normal ride height"

fuel tank damaged

horn button affixed at dash

sill floor seams damaged by jacking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil-over suspension fitted "at normal ride height"

fuel tank damaged

horn button affixed at dash

sill floor seams damaged by jacking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,213 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 123,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,669 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 115,597 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,018 miles

Both outer sills damaged.

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

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

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

Play in both inner rack joints.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 107,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Damage to both sills.

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

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

Play in both inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 101,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K555 GDM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K555 GDM, 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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K555 GDM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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