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YM05 BFK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BFK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,497 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,844 miles

Nearside Front wing corrored

Offside Front window not working

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 92,844 miles

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill coprrored (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corrored

Offside Front window not working

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,903 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to subframe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch not continuously welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,767 miles

brake fluid low

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside and offside inner sills starting to rust

offside front pads low

outer sills covered in plastic trim

plastic under pan in boot of car needs new clips

Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch above tyre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

offside front pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,088 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both inner sills rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,421 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,962 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 34,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,161 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,150 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,106 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slight damage

Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,196 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,196 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,832 miles

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

tyre valve stems slightly perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,195 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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YM05 BFK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YM05 BFK, 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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YM05 BFK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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