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SP04 XJC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,022 mi
Last recorded147,022 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 XJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 147,022 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer pipe coated in grease

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 147,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault flat battery (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Unable to check brakepipe due to heavy coating of grease.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 147,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 139,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 127,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

one steel wheel fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,382 miles

All brake discs corroded and rear brakes binding

Rear diff slight leak

Rear middle seatbelt slightly marked

Fail 8 Mar 2013 116,354 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both rear calipers have been overheating discs

o/s/f brake caliper binding

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,365 miles

offside rear shocker leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2012 109,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear shocker leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,223 miles

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

middle rear seatbelt scuffed

Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

middle rear seatbelt scuffed

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,336 miles

brake pads may be getting low and discs slight corrosion

middle rear seatbelt scuffed and slightly frayed

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,335 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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SP04 XJC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP04 XJC, 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 SP04 XJC registered?

SP04 XJC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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