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VN54 OCX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OCX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 90,106 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face material flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 90,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (at rear of frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (pitted on inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (edge wear & sidewall perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (close to limit & tread perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,886 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 89,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills starting to show signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near joining block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe /suspension parts mounting areas have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake performance is fine but pedal seems to have slight bit of travel

Fail 17 May 2021 86,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all rear suspensions corroded .

Pass 20 May 2020 84,180 miles

front drop link bushes perished

offside front lower arm rear bush has slight play also is wet

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on gearbox

suspension components have surface rust

Pass 23 May 2019 80,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,886 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges & low tread & have nails in them one of which is non repairable.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges - void of tread on inner edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges - void of tread on inner edge.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre balding on edges and 3mm in middle

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,147 miles

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

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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VN54 OCX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN54 OCX, 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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VN54 OCX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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