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BJ05 YMC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,589 miles

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2016 90,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 81,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 71,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,943 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 38,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 38,943 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 31,973 miles

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 YMC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

BJ05 YMC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 YMC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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