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FP55 LYR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,656 mi
Last recorded174,656 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 174,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 166,580 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 162,048 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 161,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,565 miles

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

Vehicle suspension modified

Pass 22 May 2019 160,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 152,301 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres low

Fail 11 May 2018 152,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,970 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 126,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,459 miles

front wipers smeary

Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,219 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface rust req clean re pressure check and wax oil to protect

Fail 16 Aug 2011 110,219 miles

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

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface rust req clean re pressure check and wax oil to protect

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 99,129 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 99,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 71,694 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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FP55 LYR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP55 LYR, 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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FP55 LYR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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