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BJ55 SXS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,818 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,105 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,122 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 17 Nov 2009 42,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,174 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 SXS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

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

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