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YY04 MOU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 MOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 92,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,848 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 83,030 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,846 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,751 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 68,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,907 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,760 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,161 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,576 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident damage on nearside rear bumper advise attention

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 MOU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 YY04 MOU, 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 MOU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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