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SLE 66Y

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLE 66Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,783 miles

Front Front tyres close to wear indicator

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and subframe slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,705 miles

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

battery insecure

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

front shocks corroded

front tyres close to wear indicators

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,856 miles

emissions just within limits

oil leak

suspension/subframe components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 87,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

suspension/subframe components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 79,963 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 71,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery lead (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,655 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just reached limits

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,898 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,499 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,006 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 16 May 2009 29,702 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 29,702 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 23,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 23,237 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 17,548 miles

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)

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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SLE 66Y is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLE 66Y, 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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What year was SLE 66Y registered?

SLE 66Y is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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