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HG54 UVE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 UVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 124,777 miles

Both headlights hazing over but still provides an image

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

Nearside Front shallow cut outer side wall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 114,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,753 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,803 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are deformed on inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 May 2009 29,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,233 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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HG54 UVE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG54 UVE, 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 HG54 UVE registered?

HG54 UVE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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