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BJ05 YMU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,947 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,050 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,350 miles

Offside Front subframe slightly corroded towards rear mounting point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat next to joint to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall and slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall and slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall and slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,556 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,777 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING AND SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Mar 2014 66,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,045 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,325 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,683 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT SEAP OF CV GREASE OSF INNER CV BOOT SEAL

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 27,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,637 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 YMU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

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