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FP05 PFN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,974 mi
Last recorded80,974 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 78,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 78,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension arm mounting points, suspension arms also corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 51,442 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,474 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 PFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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