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BJ05 YMT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,180 mi
Last recorded140,180 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YMT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake junction x4 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion rear suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlights dull aim

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,617 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak at join to centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Bulbs fitted to non HID headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Bulbs fitted to non HID headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 79,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 61,153 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,483 miles

both sills coverd

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 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

BJ05 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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