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BN55 EEO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 EEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 126,169 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,789 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,785 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,085 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,272 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 119,270 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,818 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 115,488 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 115,488 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,423 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))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 106,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,168 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 44,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN55 EEO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN55 EEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 EEO registered?

BN55 EEO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 EEO safe to buy?

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