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M555 CBY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,958 mi
Last recorded117,958 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 CBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,958 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,328 miles

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

Rear Diff mount surface corrosion.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,166 miles

Rear Rear suspension components showing surface corrosion.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 116,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,169 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 96,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,431 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 90,641 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,425 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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M555 CBY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M555 CBY, 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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M555 CBY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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