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SJ05 RHU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,975 mi
Last recorded80,975 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 RHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,455 miles

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

full exhaust system is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

full exhaust system is heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,860 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ05 RHU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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