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2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 NOT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 84,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 82,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,746 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 72,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,409 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 59,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fouling prop shaft and nearside rear driveshaft intermmitantly. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 51,339 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm and bald inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,649 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 45,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 26 May 2017 42,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2016 40,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,255 miles

rear tyre valves perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 37,292 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)

rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,292 miles

rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 3 May 2013 34,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 31,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,507 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 15,901 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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FA52 NOT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA52 NOT, 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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FA52 NOT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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