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MB04 AUR

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 AUR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,407 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 126,404 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Slight leak also on rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 119,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear strips (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,024 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,669 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,980 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,601 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,003 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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MB04 AUR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MB04 AUR, 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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MB04 AUR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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