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VX55 MFJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,752 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 60,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,335 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,555 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread start to feather

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 17,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MFJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MFJ, 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 VX55 MFJ registered?

VX55 MFJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is VX55 MFJ safe to buy?

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