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BL55 SJU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade slightly smears

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,849 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 78,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,732 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,024 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,338 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,904 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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BL55 SJU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 SJU, 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 BL55 SJU registered?

BL55 SJU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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