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BJ55 YKK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,708 mi
Last recorded107,708 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 107,708 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 107,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 107,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 107,698 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,813 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,638 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,327 miles

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,185 miles

sill and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,693 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,078 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 24,618 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 YKK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YKK, 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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BJ55 YKK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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