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BT55 EUJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,485 mi
Last recorded121,485 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,265 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 121,254 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower wishbone ball joint gator (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,194 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 125,004 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,663 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 115,663 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,186 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,605 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,068 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,211 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,085 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 88,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,712 miles

both rear antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,558 miles

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

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

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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BT55 EUJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT55 EUJ, 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 BT55 EUJ registered?

BT55 EUJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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