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C95 CBU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,478 mi
Last recorded61,478 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 CBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,478 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 61,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,876 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,830 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 59,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 58,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f drive oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,006 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges advise tracking

centre exhaust mount broken

coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,224 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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C95 CBU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C95 CBU, 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 C95 CBU registered?

C95 CBU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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