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CW54 LTJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 163,007 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 163,007 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,199 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 132,697 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 132,680 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,663 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just met with the requirements

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 118,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes by the front of the fuel tank where they go into the interior. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,058 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake pipes waxoyled

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs scored

Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake pipes waxoyled

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs scored

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs inner face slightly pitted

slight loss of grease from offside inner driveshaft boot

steel brake pipes covered in grease/waxoyl

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both wiper baldes deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

slight loss of greece from both front inner c.v joints

under body and steel brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted and worn

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear brake discs pitted and worn

slight loss of greece from nearside inner c.v gater

slight loss of greece from offside inner c.v gater

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,757 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,863 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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CW54 LTJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CW54 LTJ, 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 CW54 LTJ registered?

CW54 LTJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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