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AK04 BUJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full car undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2024 87,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 81,296 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear back box (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre is balding

Offside Front inner edge of tyre is balding

middle heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,569 miles

Braking system leaking 2 front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,310 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,102 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wall split (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,953 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,873 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 BUJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK04 BUJ, 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 AK04 BUJ registered?

AK04 BUJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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