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BJ55 SWV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,346 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 SWV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 SWV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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