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VX55 HYC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,713 mi
Last recorded40,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 39,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 38,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 38,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,838 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,775 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine overheats during emissions test.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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VX55 HYC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX55 HYC, 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 VX55 HYC registered?

VX55 HYC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is VX55 HYC safe to buy?

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