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M498 XWS

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,992 mi
Last recorded112,992 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 XWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,992 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake peddle excessive travel / spongy brakes (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 112,613 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 112,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,618 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,377 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,877 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 87,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,297 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

slight oil leak

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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M498 XWS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M498 XWS, 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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M498 XWS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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