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VN04 CFE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 CFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

general corrosion

rear brake back deteriorated plates

Fail 15 Jun 2022 111,266 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

general corrosion

rear brake back deteriorated plates

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,156 miles

front subframe corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

general corrosion developing

offside front c.v boot deteriorated

rear brake discs backing plates deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,068 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front subframe corroded

rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2016 111,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,175 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 23 Oct 2013 97,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,959 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front driveshaft oil seal sweaty

Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front driveshaft oil seal sweaty

Fail 26 Sep 2009 71,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,286 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,965 miles

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

both sills coverd

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,226 miles

both rear tyres inner/outer edges nearing legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,671 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VN04 CFE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN04 CFE, 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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VN04 CFE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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