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BJ55 YMU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,104 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,458 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,126 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,152 miles

slight play in o/s/r top strut mount

wiper blades smeary on windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,125 miles

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

rear brake discs inner face worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake discs inner face worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,529 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 YMU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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