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VX04 MZL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 MZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 112,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine knock heard while carring out Emissions test oil ok

Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,911 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bolt missing at rear off catalizer causing blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine knock heard while carring out Emissions test oil ok

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

surface corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

surface corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,711 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,971 miles

Front brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator

Slight pitting/corrosion to rear brake discs

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,970 miles

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

Front brake discs worn near to minimum thickness indicator

Slight pitting/corrosion to rear brake discs

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,428 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate and o/s/f wing, damaged

n/s/f tyre worn (BALD) on edges

o/s/r tyre worn (BALD) on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,647 miles

Battery in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear tyres are wearing on inner/outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front tyres are badly worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2011 52,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 21 May 2008 25,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no. plate damaged but sevicable

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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VX04 MZL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX04 MZL, 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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What year was VX04 MZL registered?

VX04 MZL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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