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M521 OBD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,878 mi
Last recorded121,878 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 OBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 121,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 119,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 111,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r cv boot damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt

o/s/r wing corroded but outside of prescribed area

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,014 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r cv boot damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt

o/s/r wing corroded but outside of prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,626 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 15 Oct 2008 99,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 99,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,086 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 93,015 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 78,995 miles

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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M521 OBD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M521 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M521 OBD registered?

M521 OBD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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The MOT history for M521 OBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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