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BT54 OJZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 89,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,711 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,450 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,006 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,517 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,259 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,455 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,321 miles

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

Front 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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BT54 OJZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT54 OJZ, 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 BT54 OJZ registered?

BT54 OJZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BT54 OJZ safe to buy?

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