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SH04 FTT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,070 mi
Last recorded176,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 FTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 176,070 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 176,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 170,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 170,504 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 166,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2023 166,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern poss lenses scratched (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2022 161,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 161,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 154,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 154,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 143,723 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 143,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 141,709 miles

Lower full underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2018 141,683 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure movement in passenger seat base (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn incorrect bush fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn incorrect bush fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached mounting bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached mounting bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower full underside of vehicle undersealed

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

Offside Front drivers seat has slight movement in structure but not excessive

Rear front to rear brake pipes routed inside car unable to carry out full inspection

Rear fuel pipes routed inside car unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and center section also corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 121,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 98,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front subframe carrier corroded but not holed yet

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,812 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)

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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SH04 FTT 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 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 SH04 FTT, 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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SH04 FTT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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