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BJ55 SVY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 68,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,216 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,673 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 39,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,910 miles

2x front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

slight play in both rear shockers

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,043 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 SVY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

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