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SM04 HGK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,467 mi
Last recorded110,467 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 110,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both inner sills damaged and corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,885 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,054 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 81,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 81,235 miles

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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,872 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,728 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,175 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 63,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,466 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,152 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode and get pitted on inside edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,387 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,599 miles

Nearside 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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SM04 HGK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM04 HGK, 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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SM04 HGK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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