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SP55 RFL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,136 mi
Last recorded54,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak at bottom adjuster (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 53,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2013 48,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre getting low at 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,637 miles

o/s front tyre tread slight peeling

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,210 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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SP55 RFL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP55 RFL, 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 SP55 RFL registered?

SP55 RFL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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