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SP04 ZPX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 ZPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 130,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 130,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 115,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,923 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 111,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear sub-frames and sub-frame prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

previous welding repairs covered with sealer

various suspension component prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

various suspension components corroded but not excessively

Fail 5 Feb 2020 109,317 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to hydraulic brake fluid leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear sub-frames and sub-frame prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

previous welding repairs covered with sealer

various suspension component prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

various suspension components corroded but not excessively

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch spring mouting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 108,165 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 99,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 99,234 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 75,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 63,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOOKING FLAT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

noise from front brakes.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from front brakes.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,274 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,274 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 23,663 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both washer nozels blocked,but supplying sufficient water to screen.

N,s,f tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,945 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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SP04 ZPX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SP04 ZPX, 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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SP04 ZPX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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