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V3 RAB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,240 mi
Last recorded52,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 RAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 52,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 52,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 51,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 51,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 51,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,125 miles

surface rust to rear underside suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 46,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,775 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,873 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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V3 RAB 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 95%.

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 V3 RAB, 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 V3 RAB registered?

V3 RAB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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