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DX55 DLK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,152 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,139 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,063 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,063 miles

engine warning light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,698 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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DX55 DLK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX55 DLK, 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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DX55 DLK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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