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VO04 VPP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 VPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion is evident to all components on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2025 128,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch areas around sub-frame/ anti role bar d bush mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion to all areas and components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,107 miles

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

Signs of corrosion to all areas and components

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 125,088 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion to all areas and components

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,608 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Signs of corrosion to all underside areas

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,914 miles

Signs of corrosion to all underside areas/components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill areas corroded

Offside Inner sill areas corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 98,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 94,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 91,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,650 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 81,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 81,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,343 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,309 miles

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

BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,058 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,526 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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VO04 VPP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 VO04 VPP, 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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VO04 VPP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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