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BT55 EWX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,513 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 117,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (At join) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,958 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,510 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,653 miles

Rear tyres weather cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached castle nut securing pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres weather cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,333 miles

anti roll bar d bushes worn

brakes slightly worn

hand brake long

maybe v.slight play/roughness from n/s/f wheel bearing

poss slight dampness at o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple

rear diff mounts slightly worn

rear tyres very cracked in tread

sill covers fitted

underside painted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

anti roll bar d bushes worn

brakes slightly worn

hand brake long

maybe v.slight play/roughness from n/s/f wheel bearing

poss slight dampness at o/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple

rear diff mounts slightly worn

rear tyres very cracked in tread

sill covers fitted

underside painted

Pass 2 Oct 2016 72,129 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/55/16 91v

hand brake travel long

slight wear rear discs

Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/55/16 91v

hand brake travel long

slight wear rear discs

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,921 miles

Offside 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)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,915 miles

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

Offside 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)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,629 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,594 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 EWX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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