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BX05 CJF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CJF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,085 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 12 Jun 2012 80,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,500 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 64,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,314 miles

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 CJF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc 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 BX05 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

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

Is BX05 CJF safe to buy?

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