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BV55 TFA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,296 mi
Last recorded94,296 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill ends both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/sill ends both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge/sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,135 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s + tyre valve stems deteriating. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,961 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,937 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 36,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,712 miles

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

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

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 TFA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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