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FV54 VWD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,178 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 106,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,264 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to the limit

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,456 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,456 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,719 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,735 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,395 miles

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

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

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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FV54 VWD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV54 VWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 VWD registered?

FV54 VWD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FV54 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 VWD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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