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OY04 ELX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,352 mi
Last recorded130,352 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ELX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,352 miles

middle brake light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 125,194 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 125,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 109,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 90,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 88,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,582 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Front Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,698 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,979 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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OY04 ELX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY04 ELX, 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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OY04 ELX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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