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BJ55 SXE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,484 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 SXE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 SXE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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