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CX55 SVT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SVT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 131,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Jun 2022 128,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached x3 bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Mar 2022 128,902 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached 3 mounting bolts are missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint securing nut, locking device missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint securing nut, locking device missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,866 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb Background (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb Background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joint nut split pins missing

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative NS Indicator tell tail (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and BALD Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and BALD Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 125,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,601 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 120,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,960 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,149 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,206 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,238 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,755 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 SVT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX55 SVT, 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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CX55 SVT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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