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BT55 YFM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,776 mi
Last recorded124,776 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 124,776 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 114,832 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,895 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 69,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 69,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 59,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise engine oil below minimum mark,none present on dip stick-oil had to be added to perform test safely.

advise slight leak from exhaust at cat to centre section flange.

advise small cut in off side front tyre tread.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,977 miles

advise engine oil below minimum mark,none present on dip stick-oil had to be added to perform test safely.

advise slight leak from exhaust at cat to centre section flange.

advise small cut in off side front tyre tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,751 miles

OIL LEAK RIGHT HAND OF GEARBOX AREA

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

UNABLE TO DO THOROUGH CHECK ON BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BECAUSE OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,151 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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BT55 YFM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 BT55 YFM, 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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BT55 YFM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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