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YR04 BZM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 BZM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 119,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens foggy/dirty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens dirty/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 103,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,752 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 21 Jun 2011 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,330 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,319 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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YR04 BZM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,597cc 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 YR04 BZM, 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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What year was YR04 BZM registered?

YR04 BZM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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