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BN05 YRY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YRY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2014 65,096 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,829 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,771 miles

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

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

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

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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BN05 YRY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 BN05 YRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YRY registered?

BN05 YRY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BN05 YRY safe to buy?

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