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BP54 CXA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 CXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 168,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 158,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 154,659 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (repaired) (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights slightly ghosted

underside has very slight general corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 147,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 140,107 miles

Exhaust system insecure touching drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 132,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 104,536 miles

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

offside front inner pad low.

offside front wheel binding on.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,727 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,775 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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BP54 CXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP54 CXA, 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 BP54 CXA registered?

BP54 CXA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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