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BJ55 SWU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracking ,deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 90,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,968 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,956 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,375 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,676 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 49,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,978 miles

front Brake pad(s) starting to wearing thin

off side rear tyre outter sidewall has slight damage

rear Brake pad(s) starting to wearing thin

Fail 30 Nov 2012 42,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front Brake pad(s) starting to wearing thin

off side rear tyre outter sidewall has slight damage

rear Brake pad(s) starting to wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2011 36,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 SWU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

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