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NL04 TGX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 TGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 108,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front Tyres worn on inner edge

various floor and components under sealed prevention inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2023 102,203 miles

(ADVISE ) FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HAVE EXTESIVE SURFACE CORROSION PRODOMENTLY UNDER PLASTICS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (advise also ) headlamp slightly loose (4.1.2 (c))

(ADVISE ) FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HAVE EXTESIVE SURFACE CORROSION PRODOMENTLY UNDER PLASTICS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,791 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,787 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,167 miles

all rear suspension parts showing slight corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,367 miles

exhaust centre section slight blow

rear tyres out wall slightly cracked

Pass 22 May 2014 81,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 77,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Protective coating on all brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 72,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect true condition of front to rear brake pipes, due to their location on the vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 72,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect true condition of front to rear brake pipes, due to their location on the vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,080 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,617 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,381 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NL04 TGX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NL04 TGX, 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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NL04 TGX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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