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BL55 SDZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 114,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2026 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2025 113,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,777 miles

all underside undersealed not allowing full check of brake pipes ect

Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fully undersealed not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,190 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,307 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,317 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,682 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid level between min/max

Fail 17 Jun 2011 39,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

brake fluid level between min/max

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,646 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,115 miles

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

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

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 SDZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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