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SW05 CDO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 153,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bodykit fitted not allowing full inspection of lower body

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 98,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,585 miles

o/s front tyre starting to cracking/perrishing inside wall

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,161 miles

n/s fromt tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,409 miles

Nearside 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 25 Apr 2009 40,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,152 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)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SW05 CDO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SW05 CDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 CDO registered?

SW05 CDO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SW05 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CDO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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