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FM05 GDE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,168 mi
Last recorded66,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GDE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 66,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened + antiroll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,711 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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FM05 GDE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FM05 GDE, 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 FM05 GDE registered?

FM05 GDE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is FM05 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GDE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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