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FP55 TBX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,098 mi
Last recorded119,098 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 TBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 119,098 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 119,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,229 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,261 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 104,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,161 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on both shoulders.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner shoulder.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,022 miles

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter has slight leak of grease

Small split on nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,966 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots have small slits in them.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,415 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 TBX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP55 TBX, 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 FP55 TBX registered?

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

Is FP55 TBX safe to buy?

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