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FG55 OFC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 98,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft to touch but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underseal covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,142 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 97,117 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from join from rear floor to rest of braking system (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,057 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure underside and front rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 95,195 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower chassis at radiator (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,208 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing both front balljoint split pins (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing offside rear and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,035 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,861 miles

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

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

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2011 54,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,429 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,569 miles

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

nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage not exposing cords

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 OFC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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