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M12 TAW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,367 mi
Last recorded64,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,137 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full check of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED /UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED/COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,499 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,790 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M12 TAW 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 M12 TAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M12 TAW registered?

M12 TAW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is M12 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 TAW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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