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SC02 BYX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 BYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 101,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,757 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,069 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to steel brake pipe ends rear

Exhaust on limits of noise

Heavy corrosion around front roll bar mount

No compliance from from suspension to hard

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

o/s/f brake disc inner face poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to steel brake pipe ends rear

Exhaust on limits of noise

Heavy corrosion around front roll bar mount

No compliance from from suspension to hard

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

o/s/f brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,872 miles

slight play in both rear D bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,755 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,330 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,107 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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SC02 BYX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SC02 BYX, 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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SC02 BYX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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