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WA53 VTG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,093 mi
Last recorded60,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VTG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 60,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 59,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,526 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,843 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

none cat test applied

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,085 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,317 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,135 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,994 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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WA53 VTG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WA53 VTG, 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 WA53 VTG registered?

WA53 VTG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is WA53 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 VTG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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