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EJ05 JAP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,877 mi
Last recorded123,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,877 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sun strip fitted top of windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2023 117,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sun strip fitted top of windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view solid color sunstrip across top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 94,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 92,349 miles

Central brake light inop

Front no plate cracked

both front headlights becoming opac

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 92,349 miles

Central brake light inop

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front headlights becoming opac

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,385 miles

Front brake discs very rusted and worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,138 miles

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 discs showing signs of pitting.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 discs showing signs of pitting.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,630 miles

Offside Rear 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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EJ05 JAP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EJ05 JAP, 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 JAP registered?

EJ05 JAP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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