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BV55 TJX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,234 miles

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Offside front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil cap missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,234 miles

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil cap missing

Fail 20 May 2016 81,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine management light staying on

Engine oil cap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,114 miles

Front discs in poor condition.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn on inner face

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 30 Dec 2011 28,195 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs badly worn on inner face

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,054 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 TJX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TJX, 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 TJX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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