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DV55 POU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,745 mi
Last recorded75,745 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 POU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 75,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,021 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,423 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust rusty & rear silencer in poor condition

sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,813 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,714 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (upper & lower) (2.4.G.2)

Offside surface corrosion to both front & rear suspension componets

both front tyres perished

general under body surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under body cover

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to suspension to components

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,774 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,876 miles

Sidewalls on rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sidewalls on rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,856 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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DV55 POU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DV55 POU, 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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DV55 POU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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