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VA53 VZB

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,305 mi
Last recorded160,305 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 VZB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 156,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 156,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,068 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits reading 1.33 - max limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 144,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 144,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 139,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,132 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and sidewall damage

Fail 7 Feb 2013 105,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and sidewall damage

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,603 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,917 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,917 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,910 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,791 miles

Fuel tank has slight impact damage

Fail 30 Jan 2009 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel tank has slight impact damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,674 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 VZB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VA53 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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