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FG55 FVP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 74,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 74,882 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffing on inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 101,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,644 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 FVP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

FG55 FVP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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