MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?
Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 LFM is a 2004 Subaru Wrx in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 94,412 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R493 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R493 LFM registered?
R493 LFM is a 2004 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 July 2004.
Is R493 LFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 LFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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