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EX55 WRX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,861 mi
Last recorded104,861 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front & nearside rear jacking points are crushed

Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All 4 jacking points on sills crushed

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,970 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,487 miles

oil level low

rear sub frame mounts worn

Fail 7 Oct 2017 84,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil level low

rear sub frame mounts worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,491 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,397 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges 215/45/17w

both number plate post code faded and letters are carbon fibre

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,961 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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EX55 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX55 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

EX55 WRX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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