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YY04 VFP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VFP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,830 miles

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

exhaust centre flange joint corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 93,830 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre flange joint corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,778 miles

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

both head lamp lenses cloudy

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,959 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,910 miles

both rear tyres/inner edges worn below 1.6mm (still have 3/4 tread width)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres/inner edges worn below 1.6mm (still have 3/4 tread width)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,550 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,794 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)

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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YY04 VFP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YY04 VFP, 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 YY04 VFP registered?

YY04 VFP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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