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BJ05 YLP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,693 mi
Last recorded113,693 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YLP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,875 miles

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BJ05 YLP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ05 YLP, 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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What year was BJ05 YLP registered?

BJ05 YLP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BJ05 YLP safe to buy?

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