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BT55 YGK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 99,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,593 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,585 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,150 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,186 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,211 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,211 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,955 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,295 miles

ABS pump damp

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges maybe due to underinflatted

Pass 20 Dec 2008 22,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 22,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

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 YGK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGK, 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 BT55 YGK registered?

BT55 YGK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BT55 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 YGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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