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J29 FFS

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,852 mi
Last recorded136,852 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 FFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 136,852 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 136,851 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,478 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 135,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,896 miles

general corrosion underside of body consistent with age of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 121,651 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel behind bumper by cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,681 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 25 Oct 2016 108,673 miles

Front no plate damaged

under body& components showeing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,120 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)

Rear components showing corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,286 miles

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

primary corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,268 miles

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,545 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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J29 FFS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J29 FFS, 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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J29 FFS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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