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OV04 VHT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VHT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 101,727 miles

under car surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 78,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 69,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 61,691 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 53,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 35,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,736 miles

both front tyres are bald on inside edges--both front tyres are worn to 1.6mm

Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,011 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,375 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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OV04 VHT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OV04 VHT, 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 OV04 VHT registered?

OV04 VHT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is OV04 VHT safe to buy?

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