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J23 SUB

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 101,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 99,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,802 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,973 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 86,001 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 80,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 79,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.7 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.638 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,378 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,105 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,795 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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J23 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J23 SUB, 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 J23 SUB registered?

J23 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is J23 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 SUB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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