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BT55 YFR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,350 mi
Last recorded103,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YFR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 103,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,600 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,575 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,263 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 143,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 122,984 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,961 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,961 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,837 miles

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

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

slight wear to inner edge on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,752 miles

slight wear to inner edge on nsr tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight wear to inner edge on nsr tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,060 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 33,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,041 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 16,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 YFR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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