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FA54 TCX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TCX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,245 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,661 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,269 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,269 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 50,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 48,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,289 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,511 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,961 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,412 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 12,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres worn

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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FA54 TCX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA54 TCX, 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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FA54 TCX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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