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C5 NLJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,098 mi
Last recorded147,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 147,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 143,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing universal joint lightly rubbing exhaust front pipe (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 139,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2020 139,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,250 miles

Exhaust leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust leak

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,835 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,619 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,937 miles

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

all four wheel have slight damage

covers on sills not alwing full inspection

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

scrach in window screen on near side

slight play in rear diff suport bushes

slight play in rear shocker top mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four tyres worn on outer and inner edges

corrision present under body

covers on sills

n/s and o/s rear suport bushes week and worn

screen has scratch

slight damage to both front road wheels

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all four tyres worn on outer and inner edges

corrision present under body

covers on sills

front and rear pads getting low

n/s and o/s rear suport bushes week and worn

rear seat back not fitted correctly

screen has scratch

slight damage to both front road wheels

slight play in both rear shockers

Pass 12 May 2012 66,114 miles

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

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

slight lift n/s/r shocker

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,935 miles

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

rear diff bushes

wipper mark in screen n/s

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,197 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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C5 NLJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C5 NLJ, 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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C5 NLJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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