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FP08 EDX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EDX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,219 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete rear subframe and fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete rear subframe and fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General suspension corrosion developing , front and rear.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,431 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 53,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,487 miles

slight damage at o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,898 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,801 miles

o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded on inside

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

esp light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,740 miles

n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

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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FP08 EDX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 FP08 EDX, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP08 EDX registered?

FP08 EDX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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