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SM04 WKZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,950 mi
Last recorded178,950 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 178,950 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 178,946 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 175,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front subframe lower plate corroded & holed but not affecting structure

Fail 22 May 2019 175,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front subframe lower plate corroded & holed but not affecting structure

Pass 14 May 2018 171,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 165,677 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 165,616 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 161,925 miles

Nearside Rear shallow cut in outer tyre wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 154,088 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 154,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 148,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 142,401 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 135,209 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge cut not showing ply cord

offside rear tyre inner edge cut not showing ply cord

Pass 2 Jul 2011 130,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 123,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 114,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 105,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,511 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 80,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 80,348 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,348 miles

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

both front tyres smooth on inside edges

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 WKZ 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 76.2%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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