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BJ55 SVL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 96,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside headlight has one securing bolt snapped off but headlight is still secure

Fail 3 Oct 2016 71,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside headlight has one securing bolt snapped off but headlight is still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,156 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,003 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 34,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,901 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 SVL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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