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AK55 EFP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EFP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 104,203 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,195 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 72,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 70,763 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine management light on

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

Fail 1 May 2014 70,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine management light on

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 47,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2010 47,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,287 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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AK55 EFP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK55 EFP, 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 AK55 EFP registered?

AK55 EFP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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