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OY04 NLR

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,472 mi
Last recorded91,472 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,472 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn to limits at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 91,472 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn to limits at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,363 miles

rear anti-roll-bar corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,172 miles

front brake disc inner faces very rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc inner faces very rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,914 miles

front and rear brake pads 75% worn

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,808 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,410 miles

front discs rusty and in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,680 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)

Fail 31 May 2012 42,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,480 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 25,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,307 miles

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

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

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

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 NLR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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