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N70 SUB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,582 miles

Full underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded/covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 98,259 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner arches filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframs undersills sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 96,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and wheel arch holed at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,385 miles

cat was fited at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,271 miles

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

Rear middle seat belt anchor sticking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,367 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,101 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N70 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N70 SUB, 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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What year was N70 SUB registered?

N70 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is N70 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 SUB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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