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VU54 XOB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,435 miles

underseal applied to underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2025 98,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 98,083 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 97,716 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,564 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,373 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,755 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 XOB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VU54 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 XOB registered?

VU54 XOB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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