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BJ55 SXV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,591 mi
Last recorded56,591 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,985 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,337 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad low

rear tyres perishing and near legal limits

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,834 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,967 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,501 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 SXV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

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

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