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FG05 XKV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,024 mi
Last recorded163,024 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 163,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front ball joint nuts locking device missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 150,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front ball joint nuts locking device missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 138,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 126,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,325 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 83,762 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 57,443 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 48,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 48,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,018 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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FG05 XKV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG05 XKV, 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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FG05 XKV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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