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EX55 XHU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,560 mi
Last recorded93,560 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,104 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,104 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion on pipes (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested oil level low (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,632 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XHU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

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

Is EX55 XHU safe to buy?

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