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B29 SLD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,506 mi
Last recorded117,506 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 SLD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 117,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,281 miles

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

rusty underside

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 114,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rusty underside

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,963 miles

rusty underside

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,843 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,842 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper bulkhead engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,068 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 76,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 37,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,231 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B29 SLD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 B29 SLD, 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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B29 SLD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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