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WP53 VGR

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 VGR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,732 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe slightly corroded Front

Fail 24 Jun 2024 108,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Subframe slightly corroded Front

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,238 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,212 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 97,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 86,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,009 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,232 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,388 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 53,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,996 miles

both rear tyres cut on sidewalls (outer)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Mar 2007 26,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres cut on sidewalls (outer)

front brake pads worn low

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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WP53 VGR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP53 VGR, 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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WP53 VGR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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