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BW04 NJZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,745 mi
Last recorded169,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 169,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 169,727 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 16 May 2024 162,654 miles

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2024 162,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 155,929 miles

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 155,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,756 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 146,346 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,309 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,495 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 63,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,521 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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BW04 NJZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW04 NJZ, 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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What year was BW04 NJZ registered?

BW04 NJZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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