CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG55 FHK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 111,415 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 111,411 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 111,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sills and both inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 111,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKES GO TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.093 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR INNER SILL & BOTH REAR INNER WHEELARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel NSF 98 KG OSR 51 KG (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS / FLOORS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH TOPM SHOCK MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,939 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 104,861 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,056 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both rear light units tinted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both rear light units tinted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 82,925 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,169 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE FRONT (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE REAR (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE FRONT (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE REAR (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,801 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,707 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,707 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,980 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,917 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,313 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG55 FHK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FG55 FHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG55 FHK?

You can check the full history of FG55 FHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG55 FHK registered?

FG55 FHK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FG55 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 FHK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 FHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG55 FHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.