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YY04 FKZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,366 mi
Last recorded85,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 FKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrule

Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

car has been under seal

Pass 2 May 2023 76,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim.

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 75,108 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2020 72,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Front Bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Damaged and slightly insecure, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,427 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Damaged and slightly insecure, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear wheel very stiff to turn through diff unable to test both wheel bearing

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2018 70,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear wheel very stiff to turn through diff unable to test both wheel bearing

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,821 miles

engine smoking

n/s/ number plate light dim.

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2016 66,821 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine smoking

n/s/ number plate light dim.

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,540 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,949 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)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 1 May 2013 56,682 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 56,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,625 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,123 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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YY04 FKZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YY04 FKZ, 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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YY04 FKZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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