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FL55 KOX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,553 mi
Last recorded156,553 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KOX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 156,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 155,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 155,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 154,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 153,958 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 148,333 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 148,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bracket rusted off (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,767 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,738 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,485 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,782 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,153 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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FL55 KOX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL55 KOX, 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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FL55 KOX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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