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SO05 LUJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,578 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,868 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 84,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,067 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,790 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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SO05 LUJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SO05 LUJ, 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 SO05 LUJ registered?

SO05 LUJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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