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BG04 KPG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KPG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 52,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 52,232 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 51,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside and nearside corroded almost to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened almost to excess in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,481 miles

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,267 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,240 miles

Rear underside and suspension corroded slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2022 48,239 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside and suspension corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm also worn on edges of treads, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 46,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,583 miles

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

slight oil or power steering fluid leak. advise further inspection/repair

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,919 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component advise further inspection/repair (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 35,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting plate that bolts/supports subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate that bolts/supports subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 31,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,951 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewall damaged or has a cut, but not in excess deep enough to reach the ply or cords!!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,588 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,093 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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BG04 KPG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG04 KPG, 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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BG04 KPG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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