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DC05 FAO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,558 mi
Last recorded44,558 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 44,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have multiple cuts - advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edges on or close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,063 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,308 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 24,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,964 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,028 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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DC05 FAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC05 FAO, 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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What year was DC05 FAO registered?

DC05 FAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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