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BJ55 SVD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,961 mi
Last recorded46,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,554 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 7,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 SVD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

BJ55 SVD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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