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NU04 DRX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,883 mi
Last recorded129,883 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 DRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 129,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 123,108 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2022 98,978 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 98,978 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 AND 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,003 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 93,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone / sat nav holder ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,561 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,854 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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NU04 DRX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NU04 DRX, 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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NU04 DRX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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