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SH55 KFC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 KFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 122,228 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak Hoses/thermostat housing ()

Oil leak Sump ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,074 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,069 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,945 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,775 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs light corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs light corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2010 61,577 miles

Fluid around offside rear caliper to flexi join. No obvious leaks

Offside headlamp slightly affected beam image

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,290 miles

Advise oil at minimum

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,290 miles

Advise oil at minimum

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SH55 KFC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SH55 KFC, 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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SH55 KFC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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