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YN55 BHZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 BHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,649 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,213 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust has slight blow

oil leak not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2017 68,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,386 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,324 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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YN55 BHZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YN55 BHZ, 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 YN55 BHZ registered?

YN55 BHZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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