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BV55 TCO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,131 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,635 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2009 40,626 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,762 miles

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

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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BV55 TCO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV55 TCO, 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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BV55 TCO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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