MOT Status
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140,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
vehicle presented in wet conditions
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer delaminating
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/35/18 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer delaminating
ALL TYRES ARE PERISHING
EML ON
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear BOTH TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
ALL TYRES ARE PERISHING
EML ON
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED
Rear BOTH TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
all four tyres perishing
engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
all four tyres perishing
engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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BT55 YJW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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