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CU05 SZJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 136,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 134,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 33,940 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,606 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,606 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,331 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

sill trims fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,605 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,527 miles

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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CU05 SZJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CU05 SZJ, 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 CU05 SZJ registered?

CU05 SZJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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