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FN05 FWT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 FWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 67,424 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 67,424 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 65,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 62,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,246 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 60,125 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 56,853 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2021 65,853 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 54,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 49,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 16,431 miles

advise inner and outer edges on front tyres

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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FN05 FWT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FN05 FWT, 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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FN05 FWT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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