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SM04 WLZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 82,197 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mountings / hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front ABS cable insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,503 miles

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing for full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing for full inspection of certain components.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,787 miles

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

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing for full inspection of certain components.

Fail 15 Mar 2024 77,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing for full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,742 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,728 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

underside covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 73,995 miles

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

front panel rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 71,444 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 10 May 2016 67,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,175 miles

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

O/S FRONT WIPER TORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,007 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,313 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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SM04 WLZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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