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BN55 EFL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty underside

Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arch corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear arch corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rear arch corroded

rusty underside due to age

Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,260 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rusty underneath

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,094 miles

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,094 miles

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

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,026 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the wear band

n/side front link pin slight movement

n/side rear saddle bush slight movement

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,278 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

passengers front tyre cracked and perished in tread area

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,657 miles

n/s rear brake disc in poor condition

o/s rear tyre worn to the wear band on inside of tread

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,411 miles

nail n/s rear tyre

o/s front inner disc face showing scorring and pitting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 29,317 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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BN55 EFL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BN55 EFL, 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 BN55 EFL registered?

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

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