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SH54 SMH

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 SMH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 , nail in NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 174,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 174,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 168,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,898 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 161,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,313 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,567 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 128,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,591 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 87,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,182 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,161 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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SH54 SMH 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 78.3%.

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 SH54 SMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH54 SMH registered?

SH54 SMH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is SH54 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 SMH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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