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EA55 LGO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,495 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,977 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting broke

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,357 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,356 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,315 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,608 miles

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

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

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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EA55 LGO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 EA55 LGO, 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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What year was EA55 LGO registered?

EA55 LGO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EA55 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 LGO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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