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BT05 JYE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,092 miles

Rear Rear axle & attachments corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,243 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroding

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,243 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroding

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,868 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 80,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,685 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 75,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear through floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,056 miles

Both rear and n/s front brake pipe showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,088 miles

both front links showing signs of play

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,076 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 63,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,874 miles

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

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

nsf tyre damaged on inside sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,702 miles

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,906 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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BT05 JYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT05 JYE, 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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BT05 JYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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