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GV55 RYW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Offside Front wing damage tape up

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damage (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Offside Front wing damage tape up

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,513 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,513 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,132 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 98,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 65,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,633 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,927 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,179 miles

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

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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GV55 RYW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV55 RYW, 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 GV55 RYW registered?

GV55 RYW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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