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BN55 EHV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 EHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 108,121 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,877 miles

Front no.plate size?

Front sunstrip fitted?

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front no.plate size?

Front sunstrip fitted?

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,841 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,469 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 EHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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