2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · SM55 HCJ
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 81,846 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 HCJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 81,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 HCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (SM55 HCJ) between November 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM55 HCJ Mileage History
- 12/11/200848,140 mi
- 06/11/200956,664 mi+8,524 mi
- 02/11/201059,959 mi+3,295 mi
- 12/11/201059,965 mi+6 mi
- 02/11/201163,332 mi+3,367 mi
- 21/11/201163,370 mi+38 mi
- 21/11/201163,385 mi+15 mi
- 26/11/201265,812 mi+2,427 mi
- 27/11/201265,818 mi+6 mi
- 21/11/201368,525 mi+2,707 mi
- 21/11/201368,525 mi
- 20/11/201472,302 mi+3,777 mi
- 03/12/201574,058 mi+1,756 mi
- 27/10/201677,803 mi+3,745 mi
- 25/10/201779,367 mi+1,564 mi
- 26/10/201779,369 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/201880,272 mi+903 mi
- 28/09/202081,027 mi+755 mi
- 13/10/202081,032 mi+5 mi
- 21/04/202381,291 mi+259 mi
- 17/05/202581,536 mi+245 mi
- 27/05/202681,846 mi+310 mi
Average of roughly 1,922 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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