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BV55 TEJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,970 mi
Last recorded50,970 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,970 miles

front suspension components corroded os rear wheel inner rim damaged ns rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,921 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear wheel rim damaged (inner)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,756 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,942 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,472 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,156 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 TEJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BV55 TEJ, 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 BV55 TEJ registered?

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

Is BV55 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 TEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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