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BT55 EWP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,692 mi
Last recorded69,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 69,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,298 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,704 miles

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

os wiper starting to split

Pass 6 May 2010 41,013 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limits (inner edge)

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Modified suspension

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination of structure

Some free play in n/s/f hub area

Pass 5 May 2009 28,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,330 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 EWP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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