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SG55 JTX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,140 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Both Brake backplates rusty & poor condition

Rear Inner faces rusty & poor

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear exhaust box fouling on rear diffuser

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,128 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height Front & rear plates (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width Front & rear plates (6.3.4a)

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Both Brake backplates rusty & poor condition

Rear Inner faces rusty & poor

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear exhaust box fouling on rear diffuser

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,382 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,980 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,962 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,732 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 JTX 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 83.3%.

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 JTX, 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 SG55 JTX registered?

SG55 JTX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 JTX safe to buy?

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