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EK55 VCJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 118,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,951 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower damage to bumper

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant lap belt not visable (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage no buckle visable (10.1 (n))

Nearside Front Lower damage to bumper

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,257 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Diff Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 103,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Diff Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear handbrake has travel requires adjustment

Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,012 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plate fitted and wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake has travel requires adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,563 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,640 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,084 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,029 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nsf tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,024 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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EK55 VCJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK55 VCJ, 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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EK55 VCJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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