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C12 FAW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 FAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 88,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 85,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 85,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at union joints (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rears suspension corroded

underside corroded in places

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at union joints (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Front both front fog lamps covered over

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rears suspension corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded @ centre/Rear joint block

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,987 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded @ centre/Rear joint block

Front tyres approx. 3.00 - 3.50mm @ lowest point

N/S/F Split on inner side wall

N/S/R Tyre approx. 2.5mm @ lowest point & bold on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point, worn bold on inner edge & large split on inner side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,478 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

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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C12 FAW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C12 FAW, 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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C12 FAW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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