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WJ04 XTM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,227 mi
Last recorded124,227 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 XTM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 120,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,072 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,655 miles

Coolant leak, Radiator.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,822 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,850 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 94,850 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Slight misting of oil around power steering rack area

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,962 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight misting of oil around power steering rack area

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 69,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lamp too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight misting of oil around power steering rack area

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,988 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,761 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,363 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,908 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 13,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,715 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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WJ04 XTM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WJ04 XTM, 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 XTM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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