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DA54 ZFT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ZFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 178,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 178,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 175,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 171,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 171,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 166,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 166,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 163,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 161,380 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 161,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 158,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 158,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 153,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 147,975 miles

Front tyres flat, no signs of puncture

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (passenger side) (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 147,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (drivers side) (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding badly (passenger side) (3.5.1k)

Front tyres flat, no signs of puncture

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3mm not very visible (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (passenger side) (1.7.5a)

Offside Front lipped and discoloured with heat,

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 144,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded, surface breaking off (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,173 miles

components covered in underseal, some items not visible

rear brake discs corroding, pads 5mm

tread and sidewall cracking on both front tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 119,697 miles

drivers side front tyre worn bald on outer edge, getting close to cords

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,125 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 109,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 101,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle underside wax oiled

Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle underside wax oiled

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 88,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,072 miles

headlights dont turn off, auto lighting?

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,398 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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DA54 ZFT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA54 ZFT, 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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DA54 ZFT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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