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FH05 XJE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 156,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides @ rear connector (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,042 miles

BOTH rear flexi hoses not securely attached

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills Both Sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 152,042 miles

BOTH rear flexi hoses not securely attached

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills Both Sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 147,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 122,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,062 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 120,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 x holes 30cm from mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket snapped from exhaust ( rear box ) (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing play when wheel lifted up and down (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,655 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 wheel nut missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,812 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Offside Play in inner steering rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,787 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,616 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,500 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust mounts slightly corroded

front brake discs lipped and slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,802 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all discs slightly worn/corroded

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

exhaust centre bracket starting to break away

oil on minimum

rear tyre valves cracking

rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges no cords yet exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,405 miles

centre rear setbelt frayed

drivers front tyre inner sidewall cracking no cords yet exposed

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,323 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,121 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FH05 XJE 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 72.7%.

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 FH05 XJE, 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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FH05 XJE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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