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BT55 YJJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,487 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,502 miles

Engine oil level low!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,297 miles

Front brake discs worn (lipped outer edges)

Front position lamps discoloured

Front tyres :Off side worn close to 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth on centre 75%.Both treads cracked.

Near side rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 60,843 miles

Front Position lamps discoloured

Near side rear Brake Disc corroded and pitted

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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,843 miles

Front Position lamps discoloured

Near side rear Brake Disc corroded and pitted

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,527 miles

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 YJJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

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