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BT55 EWR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 145,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,995 miles

Front discs corroded inner faces

Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,941 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 141,887 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 141,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,446 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,446 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 140,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,138 miles

Non-standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 138,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non-standard exhaust fitted; noisy

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 135,120 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 18 Dec 2015 135,120 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 129,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 129,904 miles

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,550 miles

gear oil leak

management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,548 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

gear oil leak

management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,136 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

ecu warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,022 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY WORN.

Nail in nearside front tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR OUTER EDGE OF TREAD.

SLIGHT PLAY REAR ANTIROLL BAR D BUSHES

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,131 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,056 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 EWR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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