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AK04 BTY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,065 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,622 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 112,610 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps completely clouded over and require a cut and polish to rectify (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,195 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,773 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front headlight require polishing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,390 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,483 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,369 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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AK04 BTY 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 AK04 BTY, 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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AK04 BTY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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