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FA05 NHH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front sub frame has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,963 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 45,951 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 44,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,180 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 bulbs i/o (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,394 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 30,394 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,729 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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FA05 NHH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FA05 NHH, 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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FA05 NHH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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