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EJ05 EAC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 EAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,753 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 71,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,475 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,800 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 21,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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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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EJ05 EAC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ05 EAC, 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 EJ05 EAC registered?

EJ05 EAC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 EAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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