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FM54 GVO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,457 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine water leak

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges and on limit

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

rear antiroll bar mounting brackets corroded

rear brake pipe ends corrodeing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

exhaust rubbing on antiroll bar

Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

exhaust rubbing on antiroll bar

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,498 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,668 miles

Front bumper damaged

N/s/f tyre close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Surface corrosion all 4 discs

Fail 16 Aug 2013 73,668 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Surface corrosion all 4 discs

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight cut in o s f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,126 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2007 31,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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 GVO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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