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CA54 CTV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,424 mi
Last recorded106,424 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 106,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,230 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,744 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 77,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 72,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,530 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,864 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,308 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,038 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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CA54 CTV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CA54 CTV, 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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CA54 CTV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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