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CE04 VJA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 110,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe corroded at front centre

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,769 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also limited visibility due to plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Four way junction metal pipes and there unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear transverse cross tube outer bushes showing some wear and deterioration

Fail 17 Jan 2020 109,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear flanged joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also limited visibility due to plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Four way junction metal pipes and there unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear transverse cross tube outer bushes showing some wear and deterioration

Pass 31 May 2018 109,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 109,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure lower pin retaining clip missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 107,411 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,738 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,206 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc rusty

Pass 6 May 2012 89,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 79,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 66,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,128 miles

advise n/s rear pads

Pass 13 May 2008 44,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 34,041 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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CE04 VJA 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 76.2%.

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 CE04 VJA, 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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CE04 VJA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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