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WR55 EEW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,364 mi
Last recorded143,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 143,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,081 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 124,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF - OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 104,704 miles

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

chips in front screen

Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,848 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner, grease passing clips on shafts (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,848 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner, grease passing clips on shafts (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,791 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 91,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,993 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre going bold on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,610 miles

nearside front tyre going bold on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 53,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 EEW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR55 EEW, 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 WR55 EEW registered?

WR55 EEW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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