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BJ54 JZV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,149 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 99,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

exhaust corroded

exhaust slight blow

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,323 miles

near side front tyre splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side front tyre splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,516 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 64,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,773 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)

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 JZV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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