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FG55 FHF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,094 miles

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

Lower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust inner sills , chassis rails , inside wheel arches etc advise wax oil

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play needs investigating further (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,272 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,484 miles

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

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 80,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,950 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silenver excessively corroded but no holes or blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,907 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,781 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

condition of exhaust starting to corrode around hanger

damage to front number plate but still readable

Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,781 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

condition of exhaust starting to corrode around hanger

damage to front number plate but still readable

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,370 miles

condition of front brake discs

condition of front number plate

condition of rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,204 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,979 miles

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

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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FG55 FHF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG55 FHF, 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 FG55 FHF registered?

FG55 FHF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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