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BN55 GGA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,415 mi
Last recorded53,415 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 53,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,318 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 46,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,799 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 39,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,342 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,897 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 19,763 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,158 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 14,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,172 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 13,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,776 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 GGA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GGA, 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 GGA registered?

BN55 GGA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BN55 GGA safe to buy?

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