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NL04 THG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,754 mi
Last recorded142,754 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 133,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 133,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 128,679 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch (no hole found

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,232 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,229 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,928 miles

front inner cv gaitors deteriorating

rear tyres worn borderline

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,222 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,576 miles

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)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,477 miles

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

front no plate damaged.

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 THG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 NL04 THG, 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 THG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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