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CE05 ECZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ECZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,124 miles

Entire underside of vehicle and inner wheel arches coated in underseal or similar

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,095 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,095 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,146 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main pipes from front to union block (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,286 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 69,286 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,489 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,967 miles

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

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

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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CE05 ECZ 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 66.7%.

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 CE05 ECZ, 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 CE05 ECZ registered?

CE05 ECZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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