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MF05 JAP

2018 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,334 mi
Last recorded227,334 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Impreza34,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 227,334 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush very slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Sep 2024 211,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Aug 2023 194,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 26 Aug 2023 194,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 179,267 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Sep 2021 170,197 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp not fully secure but not effecting light aim

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Sep 2021 170,197 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp not fully secure but not effecting light aim

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2020 160,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 160,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 147,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 147,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,349 miles

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

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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MF05 JAP is a 2018 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 34,538 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 MF05 JAP, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MF05 JAP registered?

MF05 JAP is a 2018 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2018.

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