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GU04 SWJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,905 mi
Last recorded44,905 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 42,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,045 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 36,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 31,284 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 31,284 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,836 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 21,107 miles

N.S.R. tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 22 May 2008 12,306 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2007 9,498 miles

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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GU04 SWJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU04 SWJ, 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 GU04 SWJ registered?

GU04 SWJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is GU04 SWJ safe to buy?

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