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SJ04 PHN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 PHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s inner and outer cv gator deteriorated

o/s n/s lower sill excessive under sealed

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,859 miles

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

inner cv gator deterioated

o/s n/s rear sill corded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 121,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 114,014 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,225 miles

rear exhaust is slightly leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cannot open boot

no rear door handles

rear brake hoses insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 81,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,889 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded & starting to pit.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads worn low

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SJ04 PHN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 PHN, 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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SJ04 PHN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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