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FA54 OZE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,228 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust middle bracket broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Travel on footbrake

Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar d bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust middle bracket broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Travel on footbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 77,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,388 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 77,388 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,857 miles

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure in strut bracket

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main subrame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened secondary frame under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,771 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main subrame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened secondary frame under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,746 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 71,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,600 miles

Coolant leak on top header tank ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,664 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,424 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,029 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,029 miles

Rear Upper Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,921 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)

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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FA54 OZE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FA54 OZE, 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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FA54 OZE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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