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BJ05 YNT

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 61,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 50,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 49,982 miles

Emissions not tested all 3 limits of scale unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,489 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,810 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,870 miles

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 21,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s outer sill cover broken

Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,929 miles

signs of accident damage

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 YNT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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