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FN05 FZZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 99,647 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear jacking point have some surface corrosion but not weaken.

Rear Rear subframe has a surface corrosion, but not weaken.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,462 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

offside & nearside front tyres are wearing low on edges & cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease coming from gaiter poss broken clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease coming from gaiter poss broken clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,681 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 56,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FZZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN05 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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