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YX04 WFA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 156,476 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 153,879 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 153,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 151,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 148,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 142,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill front & rear holded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 139,507 miles

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

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

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

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

underside has under seal

Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 132,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 114,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 103,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,792 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,248 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 36,705 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,705 miles

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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YX04 WFA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX04 WFA, 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 YX04 WFA registered?

YX04 WFA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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