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BJ55 YMV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,897 miles

All under body paint seal.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 148,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,646 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 132,604 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,888 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working seat belt (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2020 109,740 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 99,698 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 87,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,878 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,323 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,459 miles

eml light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,432 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 YMV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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