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SM54 HWW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,437 mi
Last recorded132,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,047 miles

Rear Corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Jun 2022 129,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 128,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,420 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,555 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded within prescribed area but not considered to be supporting panel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under sill used on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,541 miles

Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification 2 x Bolts missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded within prescribed area but not considered to be supporting panel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under sill used on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2018 124,273 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Central supports (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brakes noisy when operated

Front sub-frame has been repaired

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Under side of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,599 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,752 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,017 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,659 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)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 74,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 71,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 71,049 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,546 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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SM54 HWW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM54 HWW, 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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SM54 HWW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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