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XL04 AJL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL04 AJL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 115,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 112,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components have age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,006 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 110,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides ( lenses to deteriorated ) to get patterns (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 104,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 85,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,880 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing thin

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing thin

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,493 miles

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

front tyres on legal limit-strong advise

rear tyres worn on raised edge

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nearside front tyre wall

nearside rear tyre wearing low and worn low on raisded edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,391 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 66,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,126 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,043 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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XL04 AJL 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 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XL04 AJL, 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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XL04 AJL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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