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YG04 JFJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,058 mi
Last recorded68,058 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 JFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired DISC HAVE BEEN PAINTED WITH RED PAINT DISC SURFACES APPEAR CORRODED (3.5.1n)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure BOLT LOOSE NOT FULLY IN TO MOUNTING HOLE (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired BRAKE DISCS HAVE BEEN PAINTED WITH RED PAINT BRAKE DISCS APPEAR CORRODED (3.5.1n)

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

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

DUE TO CONDITION OF VEHICLE ADVISE NOT DRIVEN

PROP SHAFT CENTRE MOUNT BOLTS MISSING ADVISE VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,636 miles

N/S & O/S/R Tyre inner walls cracking.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

N/S & O/S/R Tyre inner walls cracking.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,000 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,000 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,695 miles

crack in front number plate

damage to front bumper/bonnet/nearside sill/roof/wing/rear wheel arch

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,695 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

crack in front number plate

damage to front bumper/bonnet/nearside sill/roof/wing/rear wheel arch

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 20 Jan 2007 29,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

crack in front number plate

damage to bonnet

damage to nearside wing/bumper/rear wheel arch/sill trim

damage to offside floor section

damage to roof

nearside front fog light missing

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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YG04 JFJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG04 JFJ, 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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YG04 JFJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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