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YF05 BXM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BXM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,541 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,891 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 19,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YF05 BXM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YF05 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 BXM registered?

YF05 BXM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 BXM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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