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FP05 MVC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 55,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 55,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,183 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 54,913 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 54,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 52,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 49,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,155 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,520 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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FP05 MVC 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 FP05 MVC, 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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FP05 MVC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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