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WU04 XCE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,301 mi
Last recorded146,301 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 146,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 146,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 146,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 143,193 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 143,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 123,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,074 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 0ne bolt not done up tight[may brake off when doing up] (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,714 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

uneven wear o/s/r inner edge of tyre on limit at one point

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,315 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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WU04 XCE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU04 XCE, 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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WU04 XCE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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