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B18 SDW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,105 mi
Last recorded63,105 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,105 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,247 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 62,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,440 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,745 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,610 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,013 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,478 miles

both front discs are badly corroded on inner face

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 5,438 miles

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

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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B18 SDW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B18 SDW, 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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What year was B18 SDW registered?

B18 SDW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is B18 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SDW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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