BN04 BUJ

2004 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 March 2018
Last recorded mileage
32,477 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Subaru has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 32,477 miles. The recurring major failures in suspension, lights, and emissions, combined with a 9-year MOT gap, present insurmountable risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,941 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the 9-year MOT gap from 2014-2017 is a significant concern.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2018-03-26; vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.
  • Four major failures (suspension, lights, emissions) across 15 MOT tests indicate chronic neglect.
  • Nine related advisories for suspension and anti-roll bar bush failures show a persistent, recurring issue.
  • The 9-year MOT gap from 2014-2017 is a critical red flag for unverified roadworthiness and potential long-term storage.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,941 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 32,477 mi PASSMar 2008: 42,915 mi PASSMar 2009: 55,107 mi PASSFeb 2010: 67,669 mi FAILFeb 2010: 67,669 mi PASSMar 2011: 73,258 mi PASSFeb 2012: 79,405 mi PASSFeb 2013: 99,509 mi PASSFeb 2014: 113,222 mi FAILMar 2014: 114,304 mi PASSMar 2015: 126,214 mi FAILMar 2015: 126,214 mi PASSMar 2016: 135,491 mi PASSMar 2017: 144,912 mi FAILMar 2017: 144,912 mi PASS145k89k32kFeb 2007Mar 2017

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 PASS 32,477 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 42,915 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 55,107 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 67,669 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Feb 2010 PASS 67,669 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 73,258 mi
USER ENTERED both rear antiroll bar d bushes got slight play
Feb 2012 PASS 79,405 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2013 PASS 99,509 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 FAIL 113,222 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Mar 2014 PASS 114,304 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED EML On.
USER ENTERED exhaust rear bracket broke.
Mar 2015 FAIL 126,214 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
USER ENTERED eml on
Mar 2015 PASS 126,214 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
USER ENTERED eml on
Mar 2016 PASS 135,491 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY eml on
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2017 FAIL 144,912 mi
ADVISORY eml on
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Mar 2017 PASS 144,912 mi
ADVISORY eml on
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN04 BUJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.