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FM54 EFV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 106,477 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,100 miles

central rear heat shield loose

heavy under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,288 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking corroded lines into vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear goes inside vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,107 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,564 miles

rear brake discs generally poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,142 miles

front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,571 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low discs generally corroded

Water ingress to offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,656 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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FM54 EFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM54 EFV, 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 FM54 EFV registered?

FM54 EFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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