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FL54 OSN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,177 mi
Last recorded149,177 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OSN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 149,177 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 149,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion on rear axle and shockers

Fail 28 Jan 2019 139,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both to the union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear from union to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion on rear axle and shockers

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,521 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,444 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very light corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,262 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

both front inner c/v gaiters weeping

front and rear brake pads low / rears on steel warning shim

off side rear shocker damp

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,262 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

both front inner c/v gaiters weeping

front and rear brake pads low / rears on steel warning shim

off side rear shocker damp

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,976 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner cv boot leaking greses

slight play on offside front antiroll bar liink

Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner cv boot leaking greses

slight play on offside front antiroll bar liink

Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,640 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

engine oil low

off side rear brake pipe rusted at juntion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,640 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

engine oil low

off side rear brake pipe rusted at juntion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,788 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,848 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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FL54 OSN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL54 OSN, 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 FL54 OSN registered?

FL54 OSN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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