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BD04 XTM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,199 mi
Last recorded128,199 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XTM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,199 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2025 128,196 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Offside steering rack tie bar/rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple holes in front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 120,474 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 120,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,335 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 117,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 105,156 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 100,323 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres badly worn inside and outside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres badly worn inside and outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,793 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,793 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,854 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 48,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,400 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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BD04 XTM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BD04 XTM, 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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BD04 XTM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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