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C162 LEE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,431 mi
Last recorded70,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC162 LEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to o/s area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,412 miles

slight area of corrosion to o/s/f subframe

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,775 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,001 miles

oil leak gearbox seals

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak ( gearbox ) rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,599 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,460 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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C162 LEE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C162 LEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C162 LEE registered?

C162 LEE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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