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EO55 XZL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,587 mi
Last recorded119,587 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 119,587 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

damage to the rear of the n/s sill

Pass 30 Aug 2024 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,930 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,394 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 106,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,882 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,541 miles

EML on

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,961 miles

EML on

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,046 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

play in o/s of steering rack

under body shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,963 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,436 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,098 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly scored

under body shields fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly scored

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,180 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

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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EO55 XZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO55 XZL, 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 EO55 XZL registered?

EO55 XZL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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