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SA04 CMC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 CMC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 124,528 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 110,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear centre seat belt webbing is damaged to the extent that its effectiveness is seriously reduced

Pass 2 May 2012 91,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 91,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 77,481 miles

Front plastic undertray loose and hanging down a little

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 17 May 2010 63,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres balding at the edge

Fail 14 May 2010 63,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres balding at the edge

Pass 11 May 2009 52,125 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 52,125 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,832 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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SA04 CMC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA04 CMC, 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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SA04 CMC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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