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SN55 HLE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,054 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 85,420 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 85,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 83,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,473 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,909 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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SN55 HLE 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 SN55 HLE, 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 SN55 HLE registered?

SN55 HLE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SN55 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 HLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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