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BJ54 KBO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 109,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 107,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 107,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,045 miles

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 105,045 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,633 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,248 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some rust

wish bone rear bushs have slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 77,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,619 miles

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

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

front no. plate damaged - letters ok

nsf drive flange oil seal slight misting of oil

rear silencer heatshield rattling on exhaust box

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

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