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FL55 XSJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 131,000 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,077 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,563 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,410 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,744 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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FL55 XSJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL55 XSJ, 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 FL55 XSJ registered?

FL55 XSJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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