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BT05 JZG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JZG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 109,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 107,422 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,870 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,891 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,413 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre valves perished

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly perished (small cracks starting on edges)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 79,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,205 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 JZG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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