MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear brake back plates corroded
n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
steering rack damp
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
sun strip fitted top of windscreen
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
sun strip fitted top of windscreen
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))
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))
Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Central brake light inop
Front no plate cracked
both front headlights becoming opac
sill covers fitted
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
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)
Front brake discs very rusted and worn
Rear brake discs worn
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.
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.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EJ05 JAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ05 JAP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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