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BT55 YHC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,456 mi
Last recorded143,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,970 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 142,950 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 136,645 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 136,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,731 miles

Central Rear seatbelt missing/not fitted

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Rear handbrake reserve travel

Fail 25 Aug 2021 131,731 miles

Central Rear seatbelt missing/not fitted

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Rear handbrake reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,309 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes age related Pershing no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 122,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,690 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded away, but exhaust is adequately supported.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,854 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,977 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)

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 YHC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

BT55 YHC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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