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WR55 EEP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,700 mi
Last recorded162,700 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 162,700 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 154,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2025 154,305 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible split (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 144,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 125,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 116,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,397 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Feb 2019 114,397 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,061 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,061 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,267 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,170 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,831 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but still visable from a reasonable distance

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,111 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but still visable from a reasonable distance

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,147 miles

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,055 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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WR55 EEP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR55 EEP, 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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WR55 EEP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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