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V121 RAA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 RAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 80,561 miles

codensation in o/s/r light unit

n/s/f side light dim

Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

codensation in o/s/r light unit

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 65,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,391 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,476 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

Fail 12 Jul 2019 63,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,687 miles

N/S/R wheel squeaking during drive,must be investigated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,298 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

small chips in screen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,394 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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V121 RAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V121 RAA, 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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V121 RAA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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