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BP02 FYJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,485 mi
Last recorded66,485 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,059 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded on inner and outer faces

Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Front suspension components rusting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension components rusting

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,125 miles

brake pipes starting to rust - greased in places

different size tyres fitted to each axle

surface rust on front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to rust - greased in places

surface rust on front discs

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,866 miles

coil springs rusty

nearside rear shock weaping

Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,977 miles

front and rear discs rusting/slight pitting on front inner faces

Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,425 miles

front and rear discs starting to rust

Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,663 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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BP02 FYJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP02 FYJ, 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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BP02 FYJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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