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FY05 LHT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LHT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,485 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bush split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 149,478 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bush split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 136,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 130,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,772 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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FY05 LHT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FY05 LHT, 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 FY05 LHT registered?

FY05 LHT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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