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NL04 TKC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 TKC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 137,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 137,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flex pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 128,277 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 May 2020 128,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,620 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside body sills corroded

slight oil leak from engine

small cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside body sills corroded

slight oil leak from engine

small cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner c.v. gator damp

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 122,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner c.v. gator damp

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,067 miles

move obstruction in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 120,067 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

move obstruction in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear joint

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,673 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear joint

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,477 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,018 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,763 miles

(O/S/F) Inner cv boot split

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 67,227 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 63,824 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 59,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 TKC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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