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BV55 TDZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,662 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,563 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,422 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses milky & beam pattern affected slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,591 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corrode/split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,414 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 50,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mtg fractured/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has minor damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 35,087 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,549 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,359 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,074 miles

front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,335 miles

ALL TYRES outer sidewalls perished

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perishing slightly outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,849 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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BV55 TDZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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