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VA53 ASZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ASZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,214 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

sports cat fitted just met requirment

Fail 11 Dec 2023 65,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sports cat fitted just met requirment

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly N/S/F and O/S/F (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 19,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 12,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 9,128 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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VA53 ASZ 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 VA53 ASZ, 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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VA53 ASZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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