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BJ55 YLF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 68,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,281 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 68,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 67,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 67,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,664 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,528 miles

both front cv boots leaking but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv boots leaking but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,448 miles

Fuel tank damp stained and fuel smell rear of vehicle

Headlamps on upper aim limits

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Some oil on o/s of steering rack

Some scoring and pitting to n/s/r brake disc

Sports exhaust fitted (loud but not excessive)

Sports harnesses fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,915 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside

front brake pads slightly worn

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 YLF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

BJ55 YLF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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