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FL05 MVS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 MVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,418 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,298 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,384 miles

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side-lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,083 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Pass 23 May 2012 59,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 59,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,612 miles

n/s/f driving light damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 May 2011 53,612 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f driving light damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,690 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut not deep enough to cord

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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FL05 MVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL05 MVS, 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 FL05 MVS registered?

FL05 MVS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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