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L743 SHK

2004 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Wrx94,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 SHK
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front cross member.

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle suitable to age of vehicle.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,682 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Jul 2012 128,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2011 113,606 miles

Both rear tyres worn and perished

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,711 miles

n/s/f headlamp chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,596 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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L743 SHK is a 2004 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 94,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L743 SHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L743 SHK registered?

L743 SHK is a 2004 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is L743 SHK safe to buy?

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