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BF54 XJM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XJM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,510 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,916 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,750 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 117,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,332 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate needs new bulb (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,739 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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BF54 XJM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 BF54 XJM, 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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BF54 XJM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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