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BJ55 SXX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,760 mi
Last recorded106,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 106,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 101,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,127 miles

Both front wishbone bushes have slight play.Cover under all around the car.Rear discs are slightly pitted.

Rear pads cannot be viewed.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 2 to 3mm also n/s rear tyre x2 splits in sidewall outer

front bumper scratched o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,831 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre split in outer sidewall not to bracing

o/s front inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,831 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre split in outer sidewall not to bracing

o/s front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,474 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 SXX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

BJ55 SXX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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