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Y50 RDY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 RDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 122,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 121,265 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2025 121,219 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground lambda sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake pad wearing low

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

Pass 3 May 2024 119,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 117,149 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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,907 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,679 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,053 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Crack in windscreen but not within Zone A or B

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,354 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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Y50 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y50 RDY, 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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Y50 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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