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SN04 HBA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,909 mi
Last recorded67,909 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,903 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 67,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,963 miles

all four brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,433 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded slightly

rear sub frame corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

rear shock absorbers are knocking but no excessive play

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,011 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2015 60,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorbers have slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,395 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,993 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear shocker absorber insert have free play and knocking

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear bumper beam well corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,121 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slighty damaged

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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SN04 HBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SN04 HBA, 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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SN04 HBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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