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FP55 BZJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Light On

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Several Bushes In Rear Suspension Perished But No Movement Felt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,630 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,807 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 BZJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP55 BZJ, 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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FP55 BZJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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