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BL55 VCA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,456 miles

1/ crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test

2/ both front tyres wearing on inside edges

3/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

4/ slight exhaust blow at rear joint

5/ slight leak on both rear suspension legs o/k at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres cut/split inner sidewalls

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,737 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres cut/split inner sidewalls

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,628 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Both inner drive shaft gaiters becoming perished.

3. Slight leak on both rear suspension legs. 4. Slight blow on front and centre exhaust silencers.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,977 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,844 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Emissions not tested. (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Apr 2014 65,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 60,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,300 miles

o/s rear lens unit condensated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

o/s rear lens unit condensated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,585 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,716 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

wipers showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,716 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,610 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

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 VCA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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