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YM54 BVY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,860 mi
Last recorded151,860 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 151,860 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 151,860 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 151,854 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Aftermarket steering wheel fitted

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

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

Front tyres edge wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Undertray loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,481 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,784 miles

exhaust system corrosion evident

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YM54 BVY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YM54 BVY, 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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YM54 BVY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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