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CX55 FBC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,356 mi
Last recorded126,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,356 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,628 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,888 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 104,113 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILLY WAX OILED

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 98,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 95,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,993 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

cut to inner sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,513 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,525 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,519 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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CX55 FBC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CX55 FBC, 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 CX55 FBC registered?

CX55 FBC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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