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SJ54 PSZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,068 mi
Last recorded122,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 PSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms bushes perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff support bushes perishing/ deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2026 122,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both inop , replaced bulbs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms bushes perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff support bushes perishing/ deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,533 miles

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

rear suspension lower arm outer bushes perishing ( x2 bushes each side)

surface corrosion to all discs

Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,477 miles

rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 104,235 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 104,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 98,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,942 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,321 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 74,319 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement o/s/r (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear o/s/ (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,931 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,723 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,578 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 21 Aug 2007 30,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SJ54 PSZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJ54 PSZ, 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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SJ54 PSZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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