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DFZ 8184

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,482 mi
Last recorded96,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8184
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 96,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,900 miles

Sump corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 90,877 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking cat to exhaust and middle section to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 pilot sport 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front sump corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge. 225/40/18 pilot sport 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coming out the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,271 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 87,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,626 miles

Rear tyres wearing/perishing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 84,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside at T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 82,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip/crack within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,083 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,786 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,695 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlight loose

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, splitting on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, splitting on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,192 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)

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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DFZ 8184 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFZ 8184, 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 DFZ 8184 registered?

DFZ 8184 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DFZ 8184 safe to buy?

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