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EA04 VAE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 137,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 134,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight surface rust underneath vehicle, not weakened or excessive at time of test.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 107,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 73,034 miles

Both front wiper blades are slpit

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,231 miles

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

N/S/F Fog Lamp Stone Chiped And Condensation In It

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EA04 VAE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA04 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA04 VAE registered?

EA04 VAE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is EA04 VAE safe to buy?

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