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BJ55 SWZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,351 mi
Last recorded118,351 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,351 miles

vehicle underbody protection applied

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,070 miles

front tyres worn on insides

screen chipped

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,340 miles

Screen chipped

Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Screen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,020 miles

screen chipped

Fail 7 Aug 2013 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wishbone rear bushes worn

radiator leaking

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear pads getting low

rear shocks corroded

screen chipped

splits in all tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,264 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

screen cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,451 miles

screen cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,451 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,571 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,511 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 SWZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

BJ55 SWZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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