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YY04 VFU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,513 mi
Last recorded78,513 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 78,509 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,377 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 78,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,438 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 61,857 miles

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,135 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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YY04 VFU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY04 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

YY04 VFU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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