MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front subframe corroded in places
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded in places
sill covers fitted
sills corroded
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar d bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes carroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar d bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes carroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on inner very close to inner cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlight lower mounting broken & not fully secure
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheel brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper lower bolt snapped off & insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on inner very close to inner cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlight lower mounting broken & not fully secure
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheel brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
off side rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake backplate corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake backplate corroding
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ55 YOG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 October 2005.
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