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M13 LHU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,944 mi
Last recorded88,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 LHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,926 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,453 miles

Both front (front) lower arms ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,040 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns frant tyer has cut

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner & outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,421 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,421 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,964 miles

N/S/R Tyre side wall damage inner and outter

O/S/F side wall damage possible cordes exposed unable to asses as it has been glued over

Rear discs wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,426 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,262 miles

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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M13 LHU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 3,495cc 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 M13 LHU, 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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M13 LHU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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