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BJ55 YLV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,095 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to floor to sill (outrigger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both outer sills have evidence of significant corrosion - unable to determine due to outer sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis behind exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential, front stabilizer bar corroded and bushes deteriorated

Rear floor corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,783 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,843 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON SUBFRAME AND REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,274 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 96,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,472 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,452 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ALSO EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL NEAR TRAILING ARM AND BRACE BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ALSO EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE MAIN BRAKE PIPE FERRULES EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 91,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,629 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 77,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,236 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,128 miles

coolant low

Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 25,606 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 25,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,250 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2008 19,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,085 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 YLV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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