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VK55 RZC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,929 mi
Last recorded150,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 RZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 150,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 149,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 149,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,628 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential box slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 143,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,406 miles

Catalytic convertor may have been fitted for MOT only.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,191 miles

smearing of fluid around steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2018 124,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,901 miles

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

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

front to rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,318 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

smell of petrol o/s rear inner arch no leak found

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK55 RZC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK55 RZC, 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 VK55 RZC registered?

VK55 RZC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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