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WA04 YGC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,740 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 98,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/40x18 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,739 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,788 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face reducing breaking area (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face reducing breaking area (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,841 miles

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

negative battery terminal loose

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

negative battery terminal loose

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,716 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,004 miles

Both front tyres worn edges 225/4018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PS belt noise on full lock

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,004 miles

Both front tyres worn edges 225/4018

PS belt noise on full lock

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery terminal loose (-)

Engine oil low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,057 miles

Airbag warning light on

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2012 51,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Airbag warning light on

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 42,375 miles

Front discs inner faces very poor

Fail 24 May 2011 42,375 miles

Front discs inner faces very poor

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,332 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 22,767 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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WA04 YGC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA04 YGC, 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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WA04 YGC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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