2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · BJ05 YLM
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 107,413 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 YLM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 107,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 YLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (BJ05 YLM) between December 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested exhaust joint broken (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BJ05 YLM Mileage History
- 29/12/200826,116 mi
- 29/12/200826,116 mi
- 08/08/200934,384 mi+8,268 mi
- 30/09/201041,294 mi+6,910 mi
- 20/06/201144,453 mi+3,159 mi
- 20/06/201144,453 mi
- 15/06/201256,774 mi+12,321 mi
- 24/08/201368,088 mi+11,314 mi
- 05/08/201469,601 mi+1,513 mi
- 09/08/201469,619 mi+18 mi
- 09/11/201589,117 mi+19,498 mi
- 07/11/201698,009 mi+8,892 mi
- 08/11/201698,011 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2021107,373 mi+9,362 mi
- 28/05/2021107,373 mi
- 29/07/2022107,376 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/2022107,383 mi+7 mi
- 27/07/2024107,399 mi+16 mi
- 23/07/2025107,404 mi+5 mi
- 17/07/2026107,413 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,633 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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