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SG04 SFD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 SFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,265 miles

underside corroding but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,729 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 75,382 miles

ABS coming on at slow speed

All 4 brakes slightly binding when rotated by hand

Exhaust heat shield loose

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have limited dampening effect and knocking noise coming from inside shock absorber bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower universal joint has slight play causing slight resistance in steering (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 75,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ABS coming on at slow speed

All 4 brakes slightly binding when rotated by hand but not causing vehicle to pull to side

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have limited dampening effect and knocking noise coming from inside shock absorber bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower universal joint has slight play causing slight resistance in steering (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 75,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Differential sub-frame bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Differential sub-frame bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ABS coming on at slow speed

All 4 brakes slightly binding when rotated by hand but not causing vehicle to pull to side

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have limited dampening effect and knocking noise coming from inside shock absorber bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower universal joint has slight play causing slight resistance in steering (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 75,174 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 75,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,759 miles

front tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at flexi join (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at flexi join (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at flexi join (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at flexi join (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,843 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,328 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,842 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 1 May 2007 20,060 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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SG04 SFD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 SG04 SFD, 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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SG04 SFD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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