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CE05 LVS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,786 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Oct 2024 79,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,039 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s and o/s front back plates corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,690 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,432 miles

n/s o/s front backplates slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,666 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parts of exhaust system in poor condtion

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 3 May 2012 41,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,171 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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CE05 LVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CE05 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

CE05 LVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is CE05 LVS safe to buy?

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