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FJ05 UNL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UNL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,149 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near anti roll bar mount (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near anti roll bar mount (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 126,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack leaking

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,631 miles

Front and rear sub-frames corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,600 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Front lambda sensor wiring melted on exhaust. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front turbo up-pipes gaskets blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear sub-frames heavily corroded.

Offside front brake pads getting down..

Various oil leaks around engine.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,920 miles

Both front springs lose when jacked

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing rough

Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Nut Missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both front springs lose when jacked

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing rough

Nearside Front Ball joint castle nut spit pin missing

Pass 10 Nov 2018 114,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,106 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge + cuts (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to rear inner sills / inner arches (6.1.B.2)

both headlights deteriorating beam image poor

nearside rear tyre has cuts

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,475 miles

beam image poor

body damage to nearside side skirt loose

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn both edges low tread

offside rear tyre worn inner edge low tread

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,691 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 49,691 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,776 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2011 44,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,155 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 41,144 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2009 36,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 4 Oct 2009 36,474 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 18 Aug 2008 26,156 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,156 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FJ05 UNL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FJ05 UNL, 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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FJ05 UNL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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