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FP55 BYC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,087 mi
Last recorded105,087 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2025 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,529 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 90,579 miles

sill covers

under trays

Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 58,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bold on shoulders

Fail 9 Oct 2017 51,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bold on shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 26,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,528 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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FP55 BYC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP55 BYC, 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 FP55 BYC registered?

FP55 BYC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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