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W121 WRC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,392 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,374 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 85,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,882 miles

battery loose

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,864 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,509 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,509 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emissions COjust met.

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,483 miles

n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,476 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,100 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs are starting to rust at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,571 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)

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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W121 WRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W121 WRC, 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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What year was W121 WRC registered?

W121 WRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is W121 WRC safe to buy?

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