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M274 MYW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,467 mi
Last recorded175,467 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 MYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 175,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspenion parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 169,529 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside body suspension components showing signs of corrision all over

Pass 31 Mar 2023 167,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 162,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 141,323 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 141,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 132,739 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak around sump ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 132,694 miles

All position lamps not working FRONT AND REAR (1.1.A.3b)

Electrical wiring insecure DRIVERS SIDE FOOT WELL (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM

EXHAUST EMISSIONS

EXHAUST LEAK AROUND THE TURBO

Pass 23 Jun 2015 126,308 miles

n/s/f binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2014 119,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,094 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2011 105,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 100,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 96,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 90,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,352 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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M274 MYW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M274 MYW, 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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M274 MYW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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