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WU53 GAX

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 GAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 98,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2025 98,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf inner cv boot leaking

only just met emission standards

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,244 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 94,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,174 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,829 miles

front to rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,420 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

battery loose

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,066 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,748 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT +2NAILS IN TREAD AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN MAIN TREAD AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS CUT BADLY. REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR SURFACE+ PADS LOW. FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR SURFACE+PADS LOW.

Fail 28 May 2009 34,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT +2NAILS IN TREAD AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN MAIN TREAD AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS CUT BADLY. REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR SURFACE+ PADS LOW. FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR SURFACE+PADS LOW.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,035 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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WU53 GAX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WU53 GAX, 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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WU53 GAX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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