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YY04 ZTE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 98,988 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,166 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,372 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the cords on the inside edge.

N/S/R wheel has been repaired on the inside edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both front tyres worn close to the cords on the inside edge.

N/S/R wheel has been repaired on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Several small exhaust leaks from the front cat to rear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,767 miles

engine warning light on

front number starting to plate deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

front number starting to plate deteriorate

Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,213 miles

front brake pads low

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 ZTE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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