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HJ05 VEF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VEF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,164 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,609 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,392 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,682 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,277 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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HJ05 VEF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ05 VEF, 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 HJ05 VEF registered?

HJ05 VEF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 VEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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