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M781 TVU

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 TVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 167,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 166,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 150,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no outer sill checks carried out as covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 150,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no outer sill checks carried out as covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,766 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

outer sill covers fitted so no sill checks carried out

Fail 23 Oct 2012 136,766 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

outer sill covers fitted so no sill checks carried out

Pass 19 Oct 2011 131,511 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

unable to open bootlid

Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,535 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)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

unable to open bootlid

deep cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall not yet showing ply or cords

deep cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall not yet showing ply or cords

Pass 16 Oct 2008 113,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 107,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 97,209 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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M781 TVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M781 TVU, 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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M781 TVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2004.

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