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S555 TBB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,442 mi
Last recorded166,442 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 TBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 166,442 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 163,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,084 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 152,816 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 142,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 132,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 109,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 109,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,647 miles

N/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

O/s/f tyre balding on both edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,647 miles

N/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

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

O/s/f tyre balding on both edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,173 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 41,979 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,160 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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S555 TBB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S555 TBB, 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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S555 TBB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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