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VU54 WVT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WVT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 104,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 100,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,188 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust blow down piper /centre section

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,406 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,404 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,584 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,051 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,393 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres bald on edges

damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres bald on edges

damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,937 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 26,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,578 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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VU54 WVT 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 64%.

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 VU54 WVT, 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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VU54 WVT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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