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T555 TJT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,972 mi
Last recorded46,972 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 TJT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 46,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,742 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 46,734 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,692 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 44,629 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 44,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 40,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,926 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,627 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,891 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 31,891 miles

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

all 4x tyre valves cracked and split

front pads very low and discs corroded

front tyre wear on inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 26,414 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,119 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,119 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 28 Feb 2011 18,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 7,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,625 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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T555 TJT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T555 TJT, 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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T555 TJT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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