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DE55 ZKB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZKB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,710 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 43,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 36,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding

Rear tyres cracked + perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding

Rear tyres cracked + perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear nearside + offside rear tyres cracking down the treads

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 32,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear nearside + offside rear tyres cracking down the treads

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,381 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,784 miles

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

Front n/s & o/s disc surfaces cracking

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 19,231 miles

Accident damage to the o/s/f lower bumper,crossmember etc.No sharpe edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,231 miles

Accident damage to the o/s/f lower bumper,crossmember etc.No sharpe edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,586 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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DE55 ZKB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE55 ZKB, 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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DE55 ZKB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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