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YS05 BVH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 BVH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 86,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,149 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge (235/40x18)

Fail 7 Dec 2020 84,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking Metal pipe corroded next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge (235/40x18)

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,555 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,555 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (235/40x18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,395 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,236 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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YS05 BVH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YS05 BVH, 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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YS05 BVH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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