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FV05 JWM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,676 miles

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

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

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 139,639 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 134,029 miles

non standard back box fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 134,022 miles

Emissions not tested due to under tray starting to melt from the heat from the exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,038 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 120,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 95,003 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,002 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 90,923 miles

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)

near side front tyre screw in the tread...

Pass 23 May 2011 85,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 60,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,179 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 36,909 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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FV05 JWM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV05 JWM, 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 FV05 JWM registered?

FV05 JWM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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