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C8 VGT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VGT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

suspension components corroded all round

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,092 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,054 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,288 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,427 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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C8 VGT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C8 VGT, 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 C8 VGT registered?

C8 VGT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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