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BJ54 JZE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,391 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,490 miles

Standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

standard headlight bulbs fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,489 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted when not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted when not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,703 miles

Both sills corroded.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 112,701 miles

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

Both sills corroded.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,945 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,943 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,180 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall but ok for test.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,368 miles

steering and susp slight // b,pads

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,454 miles

steering and susp slight // d.link

Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,313 miles

steering and susp slight // d.link

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,878 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 JZE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JZE, 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 BJ54 JZE registered?

BJ54 JZE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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