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VE53 VDK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VDK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 37,069 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 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,323 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

headlights have a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output(both fronts)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk is missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Rear central seat belt not visible

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,156 miles

Brake discs pitted slightly all round

Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,864 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 19 Jan 2007 13,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear discs rusty

condensation in both headlamps

rear bumper damaged

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

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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VE53 VDK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE53 VDK, 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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VE53 VDK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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