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BJ05 YMR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 125,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,525 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Water ingress into offside rear indicator is not affecting light output

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Water ingress into offside rear indicator is not affecting light output

Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,112 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes from valve on body. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 96,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 82,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEAR SIDE TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEAR SIDE TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 8 May 2013 67,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 67,365 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,152 miles

both front brake discs corroded inside faces

rear anti roll bar badly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 51,152 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded inside faces

rear anti roll bar badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 39,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,546 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 YMR 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 60%.

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 YMR, 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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BJ05 YMR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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