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FD55 GWP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 76,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,375 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,534 miles

Air freshners removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear lip / corrosion around edge of rear discs

Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,533 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air freshners removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear lip / corrosion around edge of rear discs

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,090 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded, slight blow rear of catalyst.

Surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 8 Jul 2013 43,087 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded, slight blow rear of catalyst.

Offside rear tyre close to limit (2mm )

Surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 GWP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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