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BJ55 SVF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 102,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 96,727 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 81,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 81,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,656 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 SVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

BJ55 SVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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