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FM05 RYZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,300 mi
Last recorded140,300 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,300 miles

under-trays

Fail 1 Dec 2025 140,295 miles

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

under-trays

Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,670 miles

under trays/sill covers

Fail 22 Nov 2022 117,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under trays/sill covers

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,623 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 79,360 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 79,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT/CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,075 miles

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o/s and n/s inner c/v boots weeping

Fail 17 May 2018 65,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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o/s and n/s inner c/v boots weeping

Pass 6 May 2017 55,671 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 6 May 2017 55,671 miles

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

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 7 May 2016 49,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,484 miles

Both Front Tyres low on tread

Front Brake Pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,696 miles

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

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 RYZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

FM05 RYZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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