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BJ05 YLT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,394 mi
Last recorded57,394 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,986 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,448 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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BJ05 YLT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

BJ05 YLT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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