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BK55 HRG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,683 mi
Last recorded147,683 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HRG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,527 miles

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

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,967 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 137,967 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,378 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension/brake components generally corroded.

under trays and outer sill covers fitted,not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension etc generally corroded.

o/s headlight image poor

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 129,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension etc generally corroded.

o/s headlight image poor

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,253 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to have rust spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge and cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to have rust spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,695 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement small play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

only just passed CO% on second fast idle test

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,400 miles

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

both rear disc dust shields corroded

brake pipes that go into body slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear diff mounts has movement

rear trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,400 miles

both rear disc dust shields corroded

brake pipes that go into body slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear diff mounts has movement

rear trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,902 miles

front brake imbalance of 23%

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 41,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r strut top mount slightly worn

o/s/r strut top mount slightly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,613 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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BK55 HRG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK55 HRG, 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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BK55 HRG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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