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EJ55 ZHR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,435 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm and cracking in tread

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,087 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear brake pads are slightly thinner on nearside rear to offside rear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,928 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,832 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 ZHR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

EJ55 ZHR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is EJ55 ZHR safe to buy?

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