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CE05 LVV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also undertray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on joints (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,301 miles

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

both rear inner disc,s slightly pitted

unable to full check wheel bearings due to drag from 4 wheel drive system

unable to fully check sill arears due to covers being fitted

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to guards being fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 19,301 miles

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

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

both rear inner disc,s slightly pitted

unable to full check wheel bearings due to drag from 4 wheel drive system

unable to fully check sill arears due to covers being fitted

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to guards being fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,867 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underbody kit fitted

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 LVV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

CE05 LVV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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