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LV04 CYL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 CYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 123,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 May 2026 123,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2023 113,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 compensator valve in/out (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,423 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 compensator valve in/out (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,325 miles

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

all brake pipes are covered in underseal

underneath vehicle is heavily covered in underseal

Pass 11 Aug 2019 107,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,329 miles

both front strut tops very slightly perished

slight play o/s/f drumstick

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front strut tops very slightly perished

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,705 miles

N/s/f tyre has damage on side wall but not exposing cord

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,705 miles

N/s/f tyre has damage on side wall but not exposing cord

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nr/side front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,030 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise to much oil in engine this could cause severe engine damage

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,737 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,737 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 31,307 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,580 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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LV04 CYL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV04 CYL, 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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LV04 CYL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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