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YM05 BFV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,387 mi
Last recorded72,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

front inner brake pads becoming low

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

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

front inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,342 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge possible puncture nail in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,690 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,574 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 BFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM05 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

YM05 BFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is YM05 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 BFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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