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FE55 FSZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,912 mi
Last recorded156,912 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 FSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 156,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 155,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 154,752 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,730 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,606 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 149,832 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 149,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,720 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 131,455 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken middle

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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FE55 FSZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE55 FSZ, 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 FE55 FSZ registered?

FE55 FSZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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