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OY04 ELW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ELW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 9,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 61,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,774 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OY04 ELW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY04 ELW, 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 OY04 ELW registered?

OY04 ELW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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