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L386 GFJ

2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 GFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,420 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, front and rear, both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear seat unusable due to fitment of 5 point harness for offside front seat

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,415 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to damaged flexible hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both sides (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, front and rear, both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear seat unusable due to fitment of 5 point harness for offside front seat

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,077 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 13 Jun 2023 112,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed car not running right (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 107,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly binding

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

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

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,038 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor perished

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both number plate light bulbs dim

slight power steering leak

underneath componants have slight rust

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust has slight blow from front end

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,499 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 92,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 81,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 76,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 76,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 5 May 2007 70,614 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2007 70,614 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 59,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L386 GFJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,999 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L386 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L386 GFJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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