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BN55 GGY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,822 mi
Last recorded157,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GGY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 157,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 154,193 miles

Offside Rear slight buckle in wheel rim

Pass 8 Jun 2023 150,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 150,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 133,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 133,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,057 miles

Exhaust blowing( has a miner leak of gases )

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,252 miles

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low and on wear indicators

slight exhaust blow on centre joining

Fail 21 Sep 2018 104,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low and on wear indicators

slight exhaust blow on centre joining

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,432 miles

Both front tyres worn out on edges(raised tread)

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 19 Sep 2017 90,432 miles

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

Both front tyres worn out on edges(raised tread)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,596 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,595 miles

Nearside 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 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 3 Nov 2015 80,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,117 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,901 miles

both rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,901 miles

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

both rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,282 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,282 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,232 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,912 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 21 Oct 2010 39,912 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,836 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 GGY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GGY, 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 GGY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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