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EY55 BTE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,697 mi
Last recorded142,697 miles
Recorded on8 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2022 142,697 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both where left and right pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 141,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 140,832 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes to junction near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 140,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Jan 2019 137,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,614 miles

Rear antiroll bar bush has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2015 110,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,731 miles

f/ no plate det

Fail 19 Nov 2011 73,700 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

f/ no plate det

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,544 miles

front brake disc s wearing thin

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tire s wearing close to wear bars

Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake disc s wearing thin

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tire s wearing close to wear bars

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,012 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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EY55 BTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EY55 BTE, 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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EY55 BTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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