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SN04 VGV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,592 mi
Last recorded111,592 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VGV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres should be replaced

corrosion front & rear brake bake plates

corrosion n/s/r coil spring & both front suspension arms

corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring saddle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres should be replaced

corrosion front & rear brake bake plates

corrosion n/s/r coil spring & both front suspension arms

corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,640 miles

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

corrosion rear coil springs

corrosion rear suspension spring saddles

engine check light on

grease leak o/s/f cv outer gaiter

poor headlight beam images

rear brake disc surfaces poor

slight exhaust leak front

some corrosion fuel tank straps

some corrosion rear brake pipes

some corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion rear coil springs

corrosion rear suspension spring saddles

engine check light on

grease leak o/s/f cv outer gaiter

poor headlight beam images

rear brake disc surfaces poor

slight exhaust leak front

some corrosion fuel tank straps

some corrosion rear brake pipes

some corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,117 miles

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

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

both front+both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion rear brake discs

corrosion rear of both inner sills

engine management light on

o/s/f & n/s/f sprimg lower coil spring saddles corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front+both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion rear brake discs

corrosion rear of both inner sills

engine management light on

o/s/f & n/s/f sprimg lower coil spring saddles corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,885 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,365 miles

some play in n/s/f hub

Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,309 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 64,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 64,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,854 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f driving light not working

play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f driving light not working

play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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SN04 VGV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SN04 VGV, 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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SN04 VGV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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