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J28 BMG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 BMG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 112,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,301 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,981 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 2 May 2022 93,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 93,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,995 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,442 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,975 miles

repaired chip in windscreen zone a not bigger than 10mm signs of cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,570 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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J28 BMG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J28 BMG, 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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J28 BMG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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