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VX54 OCJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 OCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 64,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 58,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,154 miles

chip in screen

rear shocks damp

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,497 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)

n/s of windscreen has a chip in it

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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VX54 OCJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX54 OCJ, 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 VX54 OCJ registered?

VX54 OCJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is VX54 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 OCJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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