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BJ55 SVR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,921 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,580 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR ANTIROLL BAR WRAP AROUND RUBBERS

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,792 miles

exhaust corroded/corroding

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

some/slight corrosion at bottom of brake servo

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,562 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 SVR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

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