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FE05 BFF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,707 miles

under-body corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2023 104,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 99,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

looks like rear tyres have been fouling arch area but not at time of mot

power steering hoses are damp

Fail 15 Apr 2020 110,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

looks like rear tyres have been fouling arch area but not at time of mot

power steering hoses are damp

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,812 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,767 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,779 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,779 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

number plate lights dull

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,244 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,180 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 BFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

FE05 BFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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