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AE55 EKT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EKT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 92,039 miles

N/s/f tyre has a cut would strong advice to change

N/s/r tyre has a cut from inside edges would strong advice to change

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 92,039 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/s/f tyre has a cut would strong advice to change

N/s/r tyre has a cut from inside edges would strong advice to change

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,111 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Unable to inspect front-rear brake lines or fuel lines due to not being visible

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

Unable to inspect front-rear brake lines or fuel lines due to not being visible

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,157 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,717 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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AE55 EKT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE55 EKT, 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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AE55 EKT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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