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NJ04 AUT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,766 mi
Last recorded123,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 AUT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,766 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 123,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf, nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on steering rack

headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 19 Dec 2018 118,000 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on steering rack

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 112,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,812 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,020 miles

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

catalyst rear flange corroded

front brake discs wearing on inner face

Pass 7 May 2013 79,394 miles

corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2012 69,974 miles

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

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 23 May 2011 62,080 miles

2x front tyres worn on insides

Fail 24 May 2010 54,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 54,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,037 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 38,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fluctuation of both front brakes

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

Pass 17 May 2007 31,747 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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NJ04 AUT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ04 AUT, 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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NJ04 AUT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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