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YM05 BFJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,747 mi
Last recorded168,747 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 168,747 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr inner front of arch is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear upper suspension(strut) mounting/body area is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 162,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by ABS unit are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 162,859 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by ABS unit are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 152,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to mountings are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,443 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,870 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,330 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,814 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 105,814 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 42,202 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 42,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,483 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front brake pads wearing thin

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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YM05 BFJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM05 BFJ, 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 YM05 BFJ registered?

YM05 BFJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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