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EJ55 ZHN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,301 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,309 miles

front brake squeal

movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,902 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,346 miles

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

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 ZHN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc 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 ZHN, 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 EJ55 ZHN registered?

EJ55 ZHN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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