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SJ55 YJH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YJH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small nail in n/s/r tyre

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 82,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,764 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,189 miles

headlight glass starting to defuse

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

headlight glass starting to defuse

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,001 miles

Both front inner C.V boots leaking but not damaged.

Decelorometer carried out due to clutch slipping.

Exhaust system flanges corroded and weakened

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front inner C.V boots leaking but not damaged.

Decelorometer carried out due to clutch slipping.

Exhaust system flanges corroded and weakened

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,503 miles

High level brake lamp not present

Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 57,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,159 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 55,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,418 miles

All four tyres badly cracked at inside of tread/sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level stop light not connected

NSF wiper blade starting to tear at edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,619 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,191 miles

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

Rear 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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SJ55 YJH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ55 YJH, 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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SJ55 YJH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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