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YR04 CAA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,227 mi
Last recorded148,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 CAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 148,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 147,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 147,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 147,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has hole near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting bracket rotten through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner arch has hole in

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,384 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 144,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 143,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 139,657 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 136,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,604 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,024 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 107,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,853 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,853 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,983 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,195 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 CAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YR04 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

YR04 CAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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