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EJ55 RMJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,557 mi
Last recorded43,557 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,370 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 43,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexi pipe mountain come away from body (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,478 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,770 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,004 miles

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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EJ55 RMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EJ55 RMJ, 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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EJ55 RMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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