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DY04 VXZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,106 mi
Last recorded147,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,106 miles

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 19 Sep 2025 147,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 139,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,970 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,525 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 130,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML Illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Under trays plastic sill covers fitted.

oil leak engine management light on.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 126,605 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Under trays plastic sill covers fitted.

oil leak engine management light on.

Pass 26 May 2015 117,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 107,803 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 107,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 97,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,749 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,331 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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DY04 VXZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY04 VXZ, 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 DY04 VXZ registered?

DY04 VXZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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