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BJ55 YLX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,049 mi
Last recorded177,049 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 177,049 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 170,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all welding has been heavily undersealed

whole underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 May 2024 152,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 136,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 131,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges but not showing cords/ply

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges but not showing cords/ply

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,077 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges but not showing cord/ply

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges but not showing cord/ply

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 98,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Sep 2014 73,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 38,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,218 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 YLX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

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