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EEZ 3880

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,898 mi
Last recorded122,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 3880
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 122,898 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes cracking

front subframe corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

some under body corrosion and rubber parts starting to crack with age

Fail 20 Mar 2020 90,653 miles

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing as hole in it sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance disc wrong size to small (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust blowing

some under body corrosion showing and some rubber parts are starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,475 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,953 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

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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EEZ 3880 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EEZ 3880, 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 EEZ 3880 registered?

EEZ 3880 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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