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FE05 BDO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 78,632 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 77,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 74,786 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 70,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front pads wearing thin

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,565 miles

front pads worn

rear discs worn

slight play offside rollbar link

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,565 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads worn

rear discs worn

slight play offside rollbar link

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 64,546 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 57,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 54,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,691 miles

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

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

nsf tyrter wall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,007 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

kerb damage to offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,348 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FE05 BDO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BDO, 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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FE05 BDO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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