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VU04 RWX

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 RWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,783 miles

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

misting of oil

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,989 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,344 miles

Antifreeze? smell from around vehicle.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,939 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,535 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp flickers

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,011 miles

Brake fluid change due?

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,359 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,353 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,807 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

noises from front of car on road

Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

noises from front of car on road

Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,905 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,905 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,125 miles

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)

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

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

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads worn very low

undertrays and sills covered unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads worn very low

undertrays and sills covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,364 miles

1 nut missing from exhaust down pipe

both front wipers poor effort

multiple small chips in windscreen

play in both front anti-roll bar drop links and mounting bushes

play in front differential mountings situated in rear diff unit

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,623 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight play and knock when going over bumps.

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear shock absorbers have slight play and knock when going over bumps.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,117 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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VU04 RWX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VU04 RWX, 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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VU04 RWX is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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