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SY04 EXD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EXD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 109,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody heavy under sealed

Pass 16 Nov 2024 107,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 107,100 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced backup sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability lug snapped on bottom arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,267 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,435 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,403 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 88,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,000 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,626 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 31,174 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 27,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn at inner edge

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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SY04 EXD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY04 EXD, 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 SY04 EXD registered?

SY04 EXD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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