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FA05 ORY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 ORY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 97,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 96,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 93,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,057 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,051 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,129 miles

unable to fully inspect wheel bearings due to transmision type

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully inspect wheel bearings due to transmision type

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,535 miles

all 4 tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,872 miles

uneven tread wear on all tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect nearside front outter brake pad low

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 ORY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ORY, 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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What year was FA05 ORY registered?

FA05 ORY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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