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GF04 VLE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,932 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 112,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 112,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 112,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 111,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 111,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,998 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

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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GF04 VLE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF04 VLE, 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 GF04 VLE registered?

GF04 VLE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is GF04 VLE safe to buy?

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