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YU04 JEJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,254 mi
Last recorded171,254 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 171,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 165,687 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 157,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,296 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 147,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 143,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,597 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 133,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two centre brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s park brake 50% lees than the n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too high both aims high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 123,853 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,092 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,868 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,440 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,963 miles

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

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 JEJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YU04 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

YU04 JEJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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