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NR04 LZW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 LZW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire pipes to fuel filter not clamped sufficiently (cable ties!!) (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base not fitted correctly (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both front wipers not fitted correctly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,671 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak (sump)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak (sump)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear discs rusty due to car not being used

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 90,164 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 corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 86,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 82,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 82,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NR04 LZW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NR04 LZW, 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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What year was NR04 LZW registered?

NR04 LZW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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