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YU04 ESG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,209 mi
Last recorded143,209 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 ESG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Underbody has surface corrosion

cross member heavily corroded offside front

Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,800 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 131,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3 ATTEMPTS / best 1048 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,572 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,183 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,050 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,050 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,436 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outter edge

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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YU04 ESG 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 YU04 ESG, 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 YU04 ESG registered?

YU04 ESG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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