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SM54 JDM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 JDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 78,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 77,995 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE SPEED IS NOT ENOUGH HIGHT TO TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 JDM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM54 JDM registered?

SM54 JDM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is SM54 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 JDM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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