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NR04 WEF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

154,133 mi
Last recorded154,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 WEF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 154,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 154,131 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 145,994 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,936 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 136,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 136,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,490 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic guards fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner lower rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic guards fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2021 127,021 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,815 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,214 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,965 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,829 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 91,829 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,985 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,120 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

o/s washer only 1 jet working (enough fluid)

rear brake discs pitted slightly

slight cracking both rear tyres

steerin wheel off centre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,044 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,024 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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NR04 WEF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WEF, 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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NR04 WEF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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