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FV04 BFN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 105,273 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,362 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,801 miles

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

General corrosion on and under vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,812 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,883 miles

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,881 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,085 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,228 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,939 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,015 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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FV04 BFN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 BFN, 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 FV04 BFN registered?

FV04 BFN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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