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BK04 TZA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TZA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 135,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,262 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear window broken

Fail 9 Jan 2025 131,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses to cloudy to create beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/seal corroded through holes need patching (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 129,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 129,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 121,998 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 121,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2018 117,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 112,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,372 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2015 97,977 miles

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

rear "D" bushes worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear "D" bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2014 90,310 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Fail 1 May 2014 90,310 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,563 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,909 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

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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BK04 TZA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BK04 TZA, 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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BK04 TZA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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