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B5 PHD

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak at front joint, minor

Pass 28 May 2019 91,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,857 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B5 PHD is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 B5 PHD, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 PHD registered?

B5 PHD is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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