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VU54 XOM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XOM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall instructions facing wrong way,inside facing outside

Nearside headlight aim weak

Fail 28 Nov 2025 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall instructions facing wrong way,inside facing outside

Nearside headlight aim weak

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,706 miles

both headlight images poor

Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,919 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,248 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 75,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,259 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2014 56,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,479 miles

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

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

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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VU54 XOM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VU54 XOM, 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 VU54 XOM registered?

VU54 XOM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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