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DU55 VNF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VNF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 134,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage to offside front lower arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at top and bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at top and bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very large crack across lower screen , bonnet covers. (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort weak.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 132,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 128,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front washers poor

offside rear inner bumper panel corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,594 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 122,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 122,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s washer jet is blocked.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,047 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,348 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,505 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,406 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 51,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU55 VNF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU55 VNF, 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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DU55 VNF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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