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DX55 DJE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 95,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight brake judder

Pass 15 Jun 2024 93,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,804 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has minor leaks

exhaust system noisey

Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system has minor leaks

exhaust system noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,793 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall marked & has slight splits on the wall

Fail 9 Mar 2017 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall marked & has slight splits on the wall

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,869 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,759 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,739 miles

small stonechip in windowscreen zone a

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,086 miles

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

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

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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DX55 DJE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX55 DJE, 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 DX55 DJE registered?

DX55 DJE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is DX55 DJE safe to buy?

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