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M343 EWX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,217 mi
Last recorded148,217 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 EWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 148,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 144,133 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 139,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,773 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 111,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 111,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,394 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 90,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,002 miles

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play in both rear anti link bar bushes

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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M343 EWX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M343 EWX, 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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M343 EWX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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