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FL55 LNU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,485 mi
Last recorded107,485 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 107,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 107,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 107,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,623 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 105,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,129 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls damaged

nails in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,877 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,727 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,764 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on centre tread

Fail 21 Nov 2008 22,603 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,603 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 LNU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNU, 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 FL55 LNU registered?

FL55 LNU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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