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S500 BYC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,642 mi
Last recorded63,642 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 63,642 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

all shockers very corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 56,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 53,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 51,781 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,233 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 50,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

co on limits

Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

co on limits

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,103 miles

emissions on limits ns front tyre on legal limits os front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,383 miles

emissions on mot limits ns front tyre tread low os front steel brake corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,383 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emissions on mot limits ns front tyre tread low os front steel brake corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,462 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN OS CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,614 miles

CO ON LIMITS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,757 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,473 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,037 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 32,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,277 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 23,277 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,803 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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S500 BYC 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 75%.

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 S500 BYC, 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 S500 BYC registered?

S500 BYC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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