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BN05 YRZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 72,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 64,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 61,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 31,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres heavily wearing edges

nearside front wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 23 May 2009 23,201 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,608 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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BN05 YRZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

BN05 YRZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is BN05 YRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YRZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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