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YX04 WFT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills, front floor box sections and rear rear floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake disc shields deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Oct 2025 133,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills, front floor box sections and rear rear floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake disc shields deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 121,989 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,787 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2023 106,780 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,515 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,494 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,091 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 pipes going into a joining block, in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output causing poor aim (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,070 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,853 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split at end

Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split at end

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,500 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 31,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,231 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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YX04 WFT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WFT, 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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YX04 WFT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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