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FH05 XMO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,926 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 127,369 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested To avoid more damage to vehicle or equipment. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension turret. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible hose bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,137 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 118,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 118,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,579 miles

offside rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,467 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,622 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,472 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,502 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,692 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,699 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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FH05 XMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XMO, 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 FH05 XMO registered?

FH05 XMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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