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BG55 KPJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,057 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,101 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,357 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,357 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp & Middle Lights (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML Light On

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,278 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,227 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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BG55 KPJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 BG55 KPJ, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 KPJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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