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Y777 LEY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,779 mi
Last recorded146,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 LEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,779 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe and rack - minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms and subframe have minor corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 137,996 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,280 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 126,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,937 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 120,936 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 89,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,450 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,221 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 46,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

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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Y777 LEY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y777 LEY, 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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Y777 LEY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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