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YP04 VCT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VCT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 101,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,919 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,978 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,978 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 93,373 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked on outer shoulder 215/45/17

Pass 24 May 2018 91,666 miles

All 4 tyre valves are cracked

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 91,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All 4 tyre valves are cracked

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes marked in chalk corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes marked in chalk corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,840 miles

Rear suspension bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 87,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding

Rear suspension bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 85,346 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)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2014 82,288 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2014 82,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,452 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,191 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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YP04 VCT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP04 VCT, 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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YP04 VCT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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