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F11 PAL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,233 mi
Last recorded159,233 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 PAL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 159,233 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

both resr wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 159,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both resr wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 157,834 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 157,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes where they pass through floor at o/side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy but beam patterns visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel hose deteriorated between filler and tank

Fail 23 Jan 2023 146,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes where they pass through floor at o/side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy but beam patterns visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel hose deteriorated between filler and tank

Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded at ends next to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes where they pass through floor corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated pipes to and from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to inspect sills due to coverings

Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear where they pass through the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 113,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where they go through floor o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both plastic headlamp lenses scuffed and cloudy

Pass 23 May 2018 101,752 miles

number plate digits correctly spaced at time of test

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion where they exit o/s rear sill

Fail 23 May 2018 101,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

number plate digits correctly spaced at time of test

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion where they exit o/s rear sill

Pass 24 May 2017 88,825 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 88,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,811 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,216 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise o/s/f tyre has split in inner wall

Fail 17 Aug 2015 77,214 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise o/s/f tyre has split in inner wall

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,794 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,628 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 7 Feb 2013 59,943 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,303 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall no cord exposed at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,133 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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F11 PAL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F11 PAL, 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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F11 PAL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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