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GF04 VLN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 119,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 113,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 109,123 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2020 99,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 99,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 92,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 89,569 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking in the tread.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,837 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 27 May 2015 79,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 79,390 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 73,146 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 66,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,060 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,983 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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GF04 VLN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF04 VLN, 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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GF04 VLN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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