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B16 CST

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 125,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 121,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 118,041 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 111,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,255 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 95,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 90,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,227 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 38,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,339 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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B16 CST is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B16 CST, 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 B16 CST registered?

B16 CST is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is B16 CST safe to buy?

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