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M426 URD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,571 mi
Last recorded137,571 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 URD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension top mount slightly stiff

Pass 1 Sep 2023 134,207 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 132,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 131,309 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2016 130,964 miles

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2015 130,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,304 miles

surface rust front and raer discs

Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 120,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 111,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M426 URD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M426 URD, 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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M426 URD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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