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WR51 SCO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 SCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-body coated in sealant

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,799 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

heavily under sealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

heavily under sealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,538 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2022 77,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2021 77,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear anti roll bar mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches and suspension turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner outer sill lips corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Above anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By anti roll bar mount 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner/outer sill lips corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear anti roll bar mount areas heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches and suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,329 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

under seal on all of under neth of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

under seal on all of under neth of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,315 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,105 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,079 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb displaced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,023 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 73,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 71,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,464 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight dampness at o/s/f caliper

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all brake discs

slight play in steering rack

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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WR51 SCO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR51 SCO, 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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WR51 SCO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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