2018 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · MJ04 ANT
2018 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 60,274 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ04 ANT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 60,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ04 ANT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Impreza (MJ04 ANT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti - roll”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre worn to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre worn to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MJ04 ANT Mileage History
- 27/09/202339,332 mi
- 29/09/202339,935 mi+603 mi
- 07/10/202449,558 mi+9,623 mi
- 29/09/202560,273 mi+10,715 mi
- 30/09/202560,274 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Infotainment Touchscreen Freezing or DelaminationModerate
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- Suspension Knocking (Top Mounts, Bushes, Drop Links)Moderate
A long-running owner complaint on Impreza forums is a knock or clunk from the front end on bumps or when turning lock to lock, usually traced to worn strut top mounts, anti-roll bar drop links or wishbone bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on this model.
- Ignition Coil / ECM Engine-Stall RecallModerate
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