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SW04 RVA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,434 mi
Last recorded55,434 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 55,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,419 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and underbody suspension components covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 55,414 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,406 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 55,396 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,373 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,362 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 55,362 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,407 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 39,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,483 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm. 225/40/zr18.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,266 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RVA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW04 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

SW04 RVA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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