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VN04 JUC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,910 mi
Last recorded129,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 JUC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 129,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,225 miles

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front shocker casings corroded

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly poor

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,193 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing thin (3mm)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

various underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing thin (3mm)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 97,565 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 97,565 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 89,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (225/40r18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,918 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 38,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 28,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,963 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,062 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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VN04 JUC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN04 JUC, 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 JUC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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