MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at union (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front D (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. at rear union (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front D Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To rear Rear Parts (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear Front Parts At Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust Fouling Floor Heat Shield
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter Box (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear , Rear Part (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear, Rear Part (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions Not tested Due To Exhaust Blow
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear , Rear Part (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear, Rear Part (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
both front wiper blades worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SJ05 FJG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SJ05 FJG, 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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SJ05 FJG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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