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FG05 XLH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,251 mi
Last recorded172,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 172,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 172,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,527 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam both bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills has covers on outer side sills

Fail 13 Jul 2020 164,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam both bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills has covers on outer side sills

Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,575 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,461 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,291 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,247 miles

offside front window inoperative

Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,247 miles

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

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

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

offside front window inoperative

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,038 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 107,034 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XLH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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