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WJ04 XUM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre joint rusty

rear sub frame and rear suspension corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,442 miles

rear suspension and prescribed areas becoming corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 113,585 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres 3mm & perishing on sidewalls

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2021 109,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,464 miles

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

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

both front inner cv boots damp

exhaust flange heavily corroded- mid section

Fail 15 Jun 2020 105,464 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots damp

exhaust flange heavily corroded- mid section

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot damp.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,160 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower subframe arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot damp.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,865 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,776 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,774 miles

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

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

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

Both front washer jets partially blocked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion forming on various components on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,231 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion forming on various components on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight pitting to inner faces of both front brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight pitting to inner faces of both front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,865 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner/outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,963 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,818 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 XUM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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