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T12 TYY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 TYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 122,497 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 122,490 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 117,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 113,357 miles

Front both headlamps lens slightly glazed

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four discs rusty

vehicle modified /from standard

Fail 29 Sep 2023 113,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front both headlamps lens slightly glazed

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four discs rusty

vehicle modified /from standard

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,839 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

some brake pipes under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

vehicle modified from manufactures standard

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle modified from manufactures standard

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,429 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,429 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,508 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 76,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,732 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,819 miles

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

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

bothside front brake disc's worn

slight play in both side rear inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in bothside rear outer antiroll bar links

some damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,819 miles

bothside front brake disc's worn

slight play in both side rear inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in bothside rear outer antiroll bar links

some damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,168 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 45,119 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 45,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic panels

Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic panels

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,564 miles

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

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

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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T12 TYY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T12 TYY, 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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T12 TYY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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