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BJ54 KBN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,223 mi
Last recorded130,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 112,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s front tyre very close to strut casing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,055 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,306 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 52,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,491 miles

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

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 KBN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KBN, 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 KBN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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