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S50 DBY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,596 mi
Last recorded64,596 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 DBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 64,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 63,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,762 miles

sports silencer fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,515 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S50 DBY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S50 DBY, 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 S50 DBY registered?

S50 DBY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is S50 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 DBY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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