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M20 CHO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 CHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,304 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,304 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,137 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,305 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 101,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,309 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,237 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose but not insecure

both rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,780 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 76,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,965 miles

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

small chip in n/s front fog lamp glass

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,061 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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M20 CHO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 M20 CHO, 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 M20 CHO registered?

M20 CHO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is M20 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 CHO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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