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GF05 FOU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,376 mi
Last recorded159,376 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 159,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 149,970 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 140,307 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2016 117,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 92,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,416 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 70,278 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 69,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,302 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,289 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GF05 FOU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 GF05 FOU, 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 GF05 FOU registered?

GF05 FOU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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