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BJ55 SPX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,074 mi
Last recorded107,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 101,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,042 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,895 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 77,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 67,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 64,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,307 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,691 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,490 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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BJ55 SPX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BJ55 SPX, 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 BJ55 SPX registered?

BJ55 SPX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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