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ST04 TVL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,650 mi
Last recorded139,650 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 TVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at union block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded(multiple)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (outer skin) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,209 miles

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

Front and rear subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

rear trailing arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened some front and rear sub frame bolts missing, sub frames securely attached (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bolts missing on front subframe at rear but still seccured

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,633 miles

2 bolts missing from front subframe but not insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak coming from front to center pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

2 bolts missing at subframe but still secure

Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,617 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 93,330 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,907 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember area under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,338 miles

N/s rear tyre uneven tread wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s rear tyre uneven tread wear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,344 miles

NSF Tyre buffed on inner edge

OSF Tyre buffed on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,170 miles

front pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,421 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Advise O/S/F fog lamp incomplete

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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ST04 TVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST04 TVL, 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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ST04 TVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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