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VA04 PWE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle fitted with shields from new restricting access

undersealed probably from new

Pass 17 May 2018 70,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 70,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 68,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 68,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,946 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,638 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,080 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,412 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,959 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2007 27,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,453 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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VA04 PWE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 VA04 PWE, 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 VA04 PWE registered?

VA04 PWE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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