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SG55 JOA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,343 mi
Last recorded78,343 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner slight leak at inner CV boot

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner slight leak at cv boot

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft gaiter has a slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,907 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 9 Sep 2016 64,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,388 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,388 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,065 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,434 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,393 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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SG55 JOA 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 SG55 JOA, 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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SG55 JOA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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