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J888 MEA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 MEA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,135 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 115,815 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,168 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,928 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,350 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,386 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal N/S/R (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,388 miles

front pads very much on the limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 36,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,963 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 31,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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 29 Apr 2008 25,885 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,156 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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J888 MEA 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 J888 MEA, 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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J888 MEA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for J888 MEA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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