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CJ55 JEO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,221 mi
Last recorded185,221 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 JEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 185,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 181,899 miles

engine oil weap

engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 181,493 miles

engine undertray fitted

oil weaps

Pass 13 Jul 2023 179,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2022 176,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 171,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2020 169,176 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 169,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 166,405 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 164,291 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing lower

Fail 8 May 2018 164,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing lower

Pass 19 May 2017 159,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 159,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 157,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 157,209 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

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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CJ55 JEO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJ55 JEO, 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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CJ55 JEO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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