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M287 PDV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,619 mi
Last recorded100,619 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 PDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,619 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 100,619 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,230 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,182 miles

Both offside brakes siezed on solid

Brake fluid level low

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Offside rear shock absorber starting to ooze a little fluid

Fail 27 Feb 2012 97,182 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Both offside brakes siezed on solid

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front & offside rear tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Offside rear shock absorber starting to ooze a little fluid

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,769 miles

Both offside brakes feel a little tight

Nerarside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both offside brakes feel a little tight

Nerarside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,768 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 76,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/F wheel tight to turn suspect brake is binding

Pass 10 Nov 2007 74,951 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 73,437 miles

All brake discs a little corroded

Front belt catches need a good shove to lock

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,437 miles

All brake discs a little corroded

Front belt catches need a good shove to lock

Fail 24 Apr 2006 73,400 miles

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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M287 PDV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M287 PDV, 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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M287 PDV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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