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SO04 WBA

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 WBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 151,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 146,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 109,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 103,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 98,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 83,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 77,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,790 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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SO04 WBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SO04 WBA, 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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What year was SO04 WBA registered?

SO04 WBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is SO04 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 WBA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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