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FE05 BDZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,401 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2022 82,390 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,396 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,047 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,197 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,880 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,521 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitting with rust

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitting with rust

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are beging to crack around the outside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,587 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,029 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 BDZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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