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VX55 OPA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,164 mi
Last recorded146,164 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 146,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 144,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 141,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 141,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 134,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

both outer sills slightly damaged / corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,018 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 115,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,166 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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VX55 OPA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

VX55 OPA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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