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YC04 SMB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SMB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,355 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by anti roll bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all arms surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,440 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange between center pipe and silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,060 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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YC04 SMB 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 93.8%.

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 YC04 SMB, 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 YC04 SMB registered?

YC04 SMB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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