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F5 NSW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 NSW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 116,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 116,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,257 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front C frame corroded in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,760 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner raised edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,020 miles

both front tyres has cuts to inner side wall

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,035 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 64,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 30 May 2013 48,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 28,291 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 17 Jun 2008 22,383 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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F5 NSW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F5 NSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F5 NSW registered?

F5 NSW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is F5 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 NSW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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