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NH04 FVL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,000 mi
Last recorded68,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 FVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 68,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,375 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 58,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,419 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Is detached (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,077 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,262 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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NH04 FVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NH04 FVL, 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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NH04 FVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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