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FM05 GDF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 129,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 123,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 108,896 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills / inner wheel arch's

slight surface corrosion to front sub-frame

surface corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrules

damage to n/s/r quarter panel area

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged / cut

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

slight corrosion to front cross-member ( crash bar )

surface corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight cracking to all tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 13 May 2015 84,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut to n/s/f sidewall

Fail 13 May 2015 84,883 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 16 May 2014 78,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,895 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 44,057 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 44,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM05 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

FM05 GDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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