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FG55 FHW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,385 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 131,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,789 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 103,789 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,596 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,683 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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FG55 FHW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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