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SN04 VZW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 102,966 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front bottom arms (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system just as it comes outside of car (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge also damage on outside sidewall

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar bracket thin with corrosion

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

oil level low

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,494 miles

Front suspension corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps scratched (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Front suspension corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,920 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,015 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,148 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 31,536 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,713 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 VZW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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