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FD55 GVO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,288 mi
Last recorded49,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GVO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,288 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 46,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 46,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 44,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 44,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 43,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 42,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,797 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 41,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,530 miles

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

number plate letters 3d ,but still perfectly legible.

osr brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 19 May 2011 36,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,802 miles

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

rear exhaust mounting requires replacment shortly

Fail 5 Sep 2008 12,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,024 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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FD55 GVO 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 FD55 GVO, 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 FD55 GVO registered?

FD55 GVO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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