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SV04 BYE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 BYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 91,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 76,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 66,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,775 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,485 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,024 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,444 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on limit ( on limit)

Pass 6 Dec 2007

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

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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SV04 BYE 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 90%.

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 SV04 BYE, 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 SV04 BYE registered?

SV04 BYE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is SV04 BYE safe to buy?

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