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BN08 EZT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,599 mi
Last recorded66,599 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 66,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys front and rear badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside badly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,030 miles

ALL suspension components badly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front and rear ferrules badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,808 miles

ALL suspension components badly corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,142 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 52,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,903 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 28,274 miles

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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BN08 EZT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 BN08 EZT, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN08 EZT registered?

BN08 EZT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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