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FM55 MTJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,764 mi
Last recorded179,764 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 MTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 179,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 162,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 162,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 148,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 129,294 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,208 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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FM55 MTJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM55 MTJ, 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 FM55 MTJ registered?

FM55 MTJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FM55 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 MTJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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