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SW04 RUU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,750 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 96,241 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 96,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both lower ball joint retaining bolts look to be loose or wrong ball joints have been fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 85,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,714 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2015 77,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Rear innersill corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Rear innersill corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,240 miles

various bpipes slight corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,509 miles

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

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

front no/plate damaged on corner

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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SW04 RUU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SW04 RUU, 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 SW04 RUU registered?

SW04 RUU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SW04 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 RUU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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