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FB05 GDU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,182 mi
Last recorded159,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 159,182 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 159,182 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 149,100 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 149,100 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 139,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 139,249 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,714 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,158 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,821 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FB05 GDU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FB05 GDU, 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 FB05 GDU registered?

FB05 GDU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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