2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · RJ55 AUF
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,989 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 AUF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 149,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 AUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (RJ55 AUF) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill. (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RJ55 AUF Mileage History
- 10/10/2022146,864 mi
- 10/10/2022146,864 mi
- 05/10/2023149,989 mi+3,125 mi
Average of roughly 3,170 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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