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FE55 CXC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,186 mi
Last recorded161,186 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes from front of fuel tank to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min req (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 157,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,200 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 79,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,328 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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FE55 CXC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FE55 CXC, 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 FE55 CXC registered?

FE55 CXC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FE55 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 CXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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