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EX55 VVU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,868 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 83,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rubber perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 82,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,422 miles

Auxillary belt frayed.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 78,968 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 76,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 74,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,154 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,573 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,352 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,105 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and nsr tyres cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,346 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,346 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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EX55 VVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 VVU, 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 EX55 VVU registered?

EX55 VVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VVU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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