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BT55 EVB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,685 mi
Last recorded112,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EVB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 112,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 90,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,883 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm in main tread, wearing lower on shoulders

both front antiroll bar link gators perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,759 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,976 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 EVB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT55 EVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 EVB registered?

BT55 EVB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is BT55 EVB safe to buy?

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