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LT04 REU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,634 mi
Last recorded147,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 REU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 147,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 147,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,848 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis and iron work

Fail 1 Dec 2022 141,838 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis and iron work

Fail 4 Nov 2022 141,795 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis and iron work rear

side repeaters have product on lens

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,238 miles

Exhaust noisy silencers - deleted making exhaust noisy VERY almost too excess (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged/split/leaking grease VERY almost too excess (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 134,197 miles

Emissions not tested co's and lambda readings way too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheelnut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheelnut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective - needs polishing ??? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/damaged ?? (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheelnut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheelnut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy silencers - deleted making exhaust noisy VERY almost too excess (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged/split/leaking grease VERY almost too excess (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,218 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both dips not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to wire (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,941 miles

Off side rear disc brakes back plate corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,941 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Brake binding (3.7.C.2)

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

Off side rear disc brakes back plate corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,557 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,126 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 48,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,965 miles

No rear centre seat belt

Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

No rear centre seat belt

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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LT04 REU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LT04 REU, 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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LT04 REU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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