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SL04 JWM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 JWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,481 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,942 miles

underside of vehicle stone guarded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,384 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,384 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,364 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar hitting on exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,282 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,272 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,607 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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SL04 JWM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL04 JWM, 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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SL04 JWM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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