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FE05 BDF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,884 mi
Last recorded145,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 145,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,591 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 140,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,202 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2023 132,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear brake pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,917 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,204 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,080 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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FE05 BDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FE05 BDF, 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 FE05 BDF registered?

FE05 BDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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