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FY55 FWM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,952 mi
Last recorded154,952 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamps dulling over

rear suspension and associated components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,830 miles

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

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

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

headlamps dulling over

Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,855 miles

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

headlamp lenses dulling over

Pass 6 Oct 2020 146,976 miles

headlamp lenses dulling over

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,750 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 143,742 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,169 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 138,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 129,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 119,505 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 119,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres are not the same size as the fronts

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,771 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut side wall o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,228 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY55 FWM 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 84.2%.

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 FY55 FWM, 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 FY55 FWM registered?

FY55 FWM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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