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CX55 SXC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,041 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

modifications made to front sub frame mountings and suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension modified from standard

Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

suspension modified from standard

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,240 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre pressure very low

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre pressure very low

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,208 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,304 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,450 miles

n/s reartyre wall damaged but not to the cords

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,694 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall but not exposeing ply or cords

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 SXC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

CX55 SXC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CX55 SXC safe to buy?

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