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FG55 FUM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,425 miles

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 87,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,124 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,121 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,310 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 80,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,655 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside front sidelight bulb

Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread inner edge, almost worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread inner edge, almost worn through (5.2.3 (e))

bulb? connection? to nearside front sidelight bulb

foot brake and handbrake low effort

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise,on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

strong advise both rear tyres no tread inner edges

very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise,on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

strong advise both rear tyres no tread inner edges

very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,108 miles

Offside front cv boot seepage

Rear diff leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,285 miles

Oil on low mark

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2011 50,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,586 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,319 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,202 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 FUM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

FG55 FUM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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