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FJ55 JLU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,245 mi
Last recorded69,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 JLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,245 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,408 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,341 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,336 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,289 miles

nearside front wiper is worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall 225/35/18WR 0226659

nearside rear tyre is cracking 225/35/18WR 0226659

offside rear tyre is cracking 225/35/18WR 0226659

Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,289 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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nearside front wiper is worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall 225/35/18WR 0226659

nearside rear tyre is cracking 225/35/18WR 0226659

offside rear tyre is cracking 225/35/18WR 0226659

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,204 miles

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

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

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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FJ55 JLU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJ55 JLU, 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 FJ55 JLU registered?

FJ55 JLU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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