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VN04 VEK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 110,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,777 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,209 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate broken (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate broken (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 62,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,456 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,122 miles

DETERIORATION OF ALL TYRE WALLS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 10,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres perished

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,357 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,352 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 VEK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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