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FP05 VLZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,805 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 102,797 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Subframe brace/cross member appears to be removed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion throughout underbody

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking and tread blocks beginning to lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 100,451 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened part of cross-member appears to have been removed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished - tread blocks beginning to lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2024 100,300 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Halogen headlamp fitted with HID bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Halogen headlamp fitted with HID bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened part of cross-member appears to have been removed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished - tread blocks beginning to lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,216 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body showing sign of corrosion

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

slight leak on rear diff

under trays fitted to both sides covering sills limited inspection

Pass 20 May 2017 87,087 miles

headlamps lightly misted

Pass 7 May 2016 79,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,557 miles

front antirollbar links fouling on body

Pass 15 May 2014 64,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,751 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 55,140 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 55,140 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 48,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate loose

Pass 4 May 2010 37,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,046 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,617 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 VLZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VLZ, 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 FP05 VLZ registered?

FP05 VLZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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