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BJ55 YNB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 122,259 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and coated with underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,621 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 109,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 106,755 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2021 103,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 98,736 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of light underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,024 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake dics worn & pitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,020 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing inside.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,020 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing inside.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,974 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 24 Sep 2008

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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 YNB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YNB, 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 YNB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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