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SJ05 HXM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HXM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 92,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,005 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear section from joint to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe,rear section from joint to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension springs insecure when in raised position

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,982 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,439 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,655 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 44,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,325 miles

osr brake disc pitted on inner face

Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,121 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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SJ05 HXM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ05 HXM, 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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SJ05 HXM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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