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MR51 FLA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests42 (39 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,748 mi
Last recorded10,748 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 FLA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

39 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 10,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 19,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 9,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 17,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 9,470 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 9,470 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 15,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 8,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 13,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 10,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 10,433 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,229 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 9,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 7,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 8,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,033 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DAMP CONDITIONS

ns headlamp beam image slightly vague,osf anti-roll bar link ball joint boots starting to perish.service/repair work & new front brakes fitted prior to testing

slightly long parking brake lever travel,slight streaking from from front wiper blades,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.various slight chips in windscreen.plastic oversills & undershields fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 6,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 6,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 5,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 2,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 1,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,530 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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MR51 FLA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MR51 FLA, 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 MR51 FLA registered?

MR51 FLA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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