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NJ04 ZXG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 ZXG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 134,143 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 134,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,510 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 126,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 122,694 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 122,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front n/s/f brake binding slight;y

Pass 16 Oct 2022 119,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,465 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 118,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,947 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 111,874 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust system loud but no exsessive

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,294 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,100 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,732 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,375 miles

corrosion on flexi brake pipe ends

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,374 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,489 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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NJ04 ZXG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ04 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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