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WJ54 VMV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,995 mi
Last recorded130,995 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 130,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 127,424 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,947 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,895 miles

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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,753 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,639 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,664 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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WJ54 VMV 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 86.4%.

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 WJ54 VMV, 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 WJ54 VMV registered?

WJ54 VMV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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