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OV04 VJC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 115,374 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

O/S/R inner sill is corrodded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,553 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,074 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,724 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,852 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,052 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VJC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

OV04 VJC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 VJC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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