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NG04 ZUD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,510 mi
Last recorded128,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 ZUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,510 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has corrosion starting around rear mounts and undersills

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,855 miles

Underside undersealed not allowing full inspection

Vehicle underside heavily corroded and all suspension in general

Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,884 miles

Entire underside coated heavily in underseal or similar

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,884 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Entire underside coated heavily in underseal or similar

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill flanges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill flanges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescibed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,675 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescibed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,547 miles

Front subframe corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes coated/corroded

exhaust condition

undertray/sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Front subframe corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes coated/corroded

exhaust condition

undertray/sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,805 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,294 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,457 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,456 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,821 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,591 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,356 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,874 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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NG04 ZUD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NG04 ZUD, 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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NG04 ZUD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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