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FE05 HTY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 104,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,002 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 100,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 100,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 98,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near d bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,991 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,433 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,660 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 HTY 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 77.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

FE05 HTY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is FE05 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 HTY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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