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BT55 YHB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,890 mi
Last recorded144,890 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YHB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 143,174 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,002 miles

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

under tray limitations

wet under sill applied

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,248 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All four tyres cracked/ perished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,549 miles

M.I.L lamp on

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 76,885 miles

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

o/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,652 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f sidelight intermitant, working when tested

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,288 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 YHB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHB, 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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What year was BT55 YHB registered?

BT55 YHB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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