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SN04 XCK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 145,645 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 24 Nov 2020 145,377 miles

Emissions not tested emissions machine unable to get reading from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,268 miles

covers all round under car

covers on inner sills and outer sills

Fail 4 Apr 2018 140,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 137,304 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 136,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 94,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,839 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,398 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 XCK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCK, 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 XCK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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