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FM54 XEV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,344 mi
Last recorded61,344 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 XEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 61,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 60,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 55,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,162 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,311 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,344 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in thread

Fail 5 Jul 2011 30,344 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in thread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,333 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 XEV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

FM54 XEV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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