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SX04 MDU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 MDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front radiator subframe (6.1.A.1)

all brake discs corroded

engine oil sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,641 miles

Rear exhaust pin holed.

Steering lock security.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,641 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust pin holed.

Steering lock security.

rear wiper torn.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 49,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,600 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heat shield clip missing.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,294 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S Front lower trim panel insec.

N/S Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread area.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 24,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,623 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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SX04 MDU 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 56.3%.

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 SX04 MDU, 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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SX04 MDU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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