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EJ55 ZHV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 49,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,159 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,766 miles

front brake pads look just off the metal wear bar

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,150 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 ZHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ55 ZHV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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