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FV55 MYM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MYM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust on both inner sills front to back

Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,871 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 126,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 124,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 124,621 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 123,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 110,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 104,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 101,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,698 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV55 MYM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FV55 MYM, 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 FV55 MYM registered?

FV55 MYM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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