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SN04 MWD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 MWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 115,917 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,283 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 106,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,321 miles

brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,320 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front tyres worn inner & outer edges.

Pass 15 May 2013 71,486 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,859 miles

sun strip on screen to dark in wiper area

Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sun strip on screen to dark in wiper area

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Oct 2009 32,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,500 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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SN04 MWD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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