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WJ04 NNC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 NNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 168,632 miles

EMISSIONS: CO JUST MET

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe support / hanger corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: sill to floor / lower wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: inner arch ares (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2025 168,632 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS: CO JUST MET

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe support / hanger corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords not visible at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: sill to floor / lower wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: inner arch ares (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside: in and out pipes at connection block (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 25 Nov 2023 152,439 miles

Offside Headlamp slightly loose at lower fixing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in and out pipes at connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards limiting access to prescribed areas

Pass 24 Nov 2022 145,587 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2022 145,469 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers

Fail 26 Oct 2021 136,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,407 miles

Front Registration plate cracked but can still be read.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,923 miles

slight wear in n/s/r drop link.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 4 Apr 2017 100,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,715 miles

front plate cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,715 miles

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

front plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,695 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,217 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

blue paint covering bits of number plate lights

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,921 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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WJ04 NNC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ04 NNC, 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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WJ04 NNC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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