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BT55 EUY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 124,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,369 miles

all underside components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 109,572 miles

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

all under side of vehicle and componants rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2022 109,572 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

all under side of vehicle and componants rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limit valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limit valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,518 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,798 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,798 miles

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

Exhaust hitting body structure

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

exhaust centre silencer hard up against floor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,929 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,745 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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BT55 EUY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

BT55 EUY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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