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SC04 BOV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,685 mi
Last recorded114,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 BOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,685 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 114,678 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 114,673 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 113,284 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,532 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded all Components

Fail 9 Jan 2024 111,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGHOUT

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,371 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 109,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,276 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,878 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around compenstor valve (1.1.11 (c))

front brake backing plates deteriorated

general corrosion

offside front inner c,v boot slight grease leak

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,387 miles

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 27 Feb 2019 88,894 miles

Complete underside of vehicle beginning to weaken due to corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,672 miles

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle but not effecting the structure of body.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,670 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak of gases. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front to centre pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear diff support arms have slight play in bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both wiper rubbers torn but clearing ok. Advise replacements.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,595 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,544 miles

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 May 2009 52,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 36,871 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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SC04 BOV 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 77.8%.

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 SC04 BOV, 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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SC04 BOV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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