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BX05 CJE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,296 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,029 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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BX05 CJE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BX05 CJE, 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 BX05 CJE registered?

BX05 CJE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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