MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres wearing close to limit
front brake pads wearing thin
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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.
Is YM05 BFJ safe to buy?
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