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R4 LYO

2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 LYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 82,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,766 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 80,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 79,369 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,703 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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R4 LYO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 LYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R4 LYO registered?

R4 LYO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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