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BT55 YJZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,446 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 118,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,210 miles

EM light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,622 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 YJZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

BT55 YJZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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