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M403 XWS

2004 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Wrx94,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 XWS
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 112,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 112,355 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,319 miles

rear links

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,785 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,922 miles

Both front tyres warn to limit at inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2005 68,922 miles

Both front tyres warn to limit at inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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M403 XWS is a 2004 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M403 XWS, 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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M403 XWS is a 2004 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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