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BJ05 YMZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,232 mi
Last recorded131,232 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check rear seats

Fail 20 Jun 2025 131,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check rear seats

Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,360 miles

Nearside BUMPER INSECURE,

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISCS POOR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 127,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 122,328 miles

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 122,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 119,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,656 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Rear exhaust box is leaking. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,262 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2016 104,632 miles

eobd light illuminated

exhaust system heavily corroded

all wheels corroded

emissions erratic

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear alloy wheel rims heavily deteriorated in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 94,062 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 80,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 74,575 miles

front anti roll bar has slight play

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 69,317 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 61,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,534 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 YMZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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