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SX05 BHY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,473 mi
Last recorded114,473 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 BHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,473 miles

Nearside Front fog inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres showing signes of cracking due to age

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,473 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front fog inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres showing signes of cracking due to age

Pass 17 May 2019 112,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but Inscription legible (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 112,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but Inscription legible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

heat shield at tank loose

Pass 15 May 2018 110,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

floor, inner wings, sills and arches have all been undersealed

tow bar electrics have been removed

unable to spin wheels fast enough to fully check wheel bearings

Fail 9 May 2018 110,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

floor, inner wings, sills and arches have all been undersealed

unable to spin wheels fast enough to fully check wheel bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2018 109,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,629 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2012 69,426 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 69,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2010 54,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,957 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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SX05 BHY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SX05 BHY, 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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SX05 BHY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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