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SU54 RUU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU54 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 125,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,805 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,004 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly lose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear slight play suspension anti roll bar drop link bush

exhaust is corroded

light corrosion rear inner wheel arch area suspension mount area

slight play steering inner rack ends

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,256 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend ()

n/s/r diff/axle mount worn and knocking, but unable to go anywhere

Fail 18 Dec 2018 103,236 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible not fitted to car, tucked down in windscreen and unable to read (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend ()

n/s/r diff/axle mount worn and knocking, but unable to go anywhere

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,149 miles

slight play offside rack end

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

brake light on

slight play offside rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,210 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres perished and split

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,864 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,112 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 27 Oct 2008 24,813 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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SU54 RUU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SU54 RUU, 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 SU54 RUU registered?

SU54 RUU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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