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BN55 UBO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 121,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,224 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 112,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,377 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,650 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mountings cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nsr strut top corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,000 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED BY TANK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED BY TANK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()

both rear brake back plates corrorded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear valve stem perished

Offside Rear valve stem perished

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,864 miles

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)

Nearside Rear valve stem perished

Offside Rear valve stem perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,498 miles

under side of vehicle not clean coated of mud

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,625 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,493 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 38,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UBO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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