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SN55 HLO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,330 mi
Last recorded26,330 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HLO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 26,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 26,058 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 25,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,827 miles

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 25,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 22,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in both rear shockers

Pass 26 Sep 2015 12,442 miles

Undertrays fitted

All tyres cracking slightly and fronts scrubbing at edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 12,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres cracking slightly and fronts scrubbing at edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 10,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,372 miles

both front brake discs iner s corroded

both sills coverd

Pass 25 Sep 2010 9,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,941 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,604 miles

sill covers fitted

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

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