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YO04 JAP

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,042 miles

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 122,302 miles

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 111,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 104,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,230 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on rear of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,617 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 88,097 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,609 miles

Front discs poor inside

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,608 miles

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

Front discs poor inside

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,859 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,708 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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YO04 JAP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YO04 JAP, 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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YO04 JAP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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