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BJ54 KBV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,170 mi
Last recorded173,170 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 173,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 151,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 151,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,830 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 122,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,129 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,121 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,961 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,448 miles

chip in screen

Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in screen

front pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,710 miles

light surface corrosion of brake discs

rear wiper blade split

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,215 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 68,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,342 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 KBV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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