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BJ54 JYA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,938 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

offside & nearside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 75,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,030 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 71,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 69,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

rear brakes sticking

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,815 miles

Both rear tyres have worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,615 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,098 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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BJ54 JYA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJ54 JYA, 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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BJ54 JYA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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