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WJ04 VVU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 32,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 32,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension arm (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension arm (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 32,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,204 miles

OSR brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,791 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,239 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,302 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,957 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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WJ04 VVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ04 VVU, 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 WJ04 VVU registered?

WJ04 VVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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