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BT55 YHM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YHM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s bush slight lift

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,316 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 102,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,336 miles

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

handbrake travel

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 YHM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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