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YM05 BFN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 97,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 92,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 85,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,702 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 82,702 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2014 79,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both registration plates have slightly modified backgrounds

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both registration plates have slightly modified backgrounds

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,729 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 BFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BFN, 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 YM05 BFN registered?

YM05 BFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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