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BL55 SBZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 94,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,271 miles

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

sill protectors fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 84,853 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,445 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 75,083 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,572 miles

front subframe members have surface corrosion

lower engine cover fitted obscuring components in engine bay

offside front wiper blade split at end (still clears screen)

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link (2.4.G.2)

front subframe members have surface corrosion

lower engine cover fitted obscuring components in engine bay

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorating

offside front wiper blade split at end (still clears screen)

oil leak rear diff

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,954 miles

front subframe members have surface corrosion

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear diff temperature light flashing on dashboard

slight misting of oil around rear diff

Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,942 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front subframe members have surface corrosion

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear diff temperature light flashing on dashboard

slight misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2012 39,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,798 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 30,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,083 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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BL55 SBZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 BL55 SBZ, 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 BL55 SBZ registered?

BL55 SBZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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