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YP04 VCW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has hole and previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 64,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret/filler neck area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has hole and previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,436 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

head light lens starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,406 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear

head light lens starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear and corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 30 Jul 2021 62,406 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear

head light lens starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear and corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,462 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension components and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front light unit lens are starting to mist and deteriorate

Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front light unit lens are starting to mist and deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,445 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2017 55,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteeriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust and its mounting arestarting to corrode nad deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,862 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear o/s tyre side wall cracked/deteriorated

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,106 miles

number plate light dull

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,669 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake pads starting to wear

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,895 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyre walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

rear brake dics are starting to deteriorate

rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,360 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN 50%

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCW, 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 YP04 VCW registered?

YP04 VCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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