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YM04 WAA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 138,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 138,751 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts near exhaust front pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 132,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 132,247 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 125,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,253 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 125,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 123,070 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 123,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 121,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,395 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 116,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 113,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 111,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 108,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 105,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 100,723 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 76,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,032 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 May 2008 52,248 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,445 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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YM04 WAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM04 WAA, 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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YM04 WAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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