2004 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · J23 SUB

The 2004 Subaru Impreza presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent test history. The most recent examination on 29 May 2025 at 101,600 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results since December 2021. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening or recurring advisory patterns flagged by testers. Recorded mileage stands at 101,600 against a 22-year lifespan, equating to a low average of roughly 4,618 miles per year. The gap between the 24 December 2021 test at 93,973 miles and the 16 June 2023 test at 96,802 miles shows the car covered only 2,829 miles across eighteen months, then added 3,170 miles by May 2024 and a further 1,628 by May 2025. Such low annual use implies long standing periods, though the sparse four-entry history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected test scheduling. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion, as the MOT record shows no advisories but Subaru bodies of this era are prone to chassis rust where road salt sits. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for age-related degradation that a clean pass does not rule out. The Boxer engine and drivetrain should be assessed for oil leaks and binding calipers given the low mileage and likely intermittent use. The absence of failed tests or consumable-wear flags suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet the long dormancy between runs means perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres remain plausible. Verify service history alongside this MOT data before purchase.