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SN05 ZHF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 125,194 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mounting bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front subframe mounting bolts corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 125,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe by conector block o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mounting bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front subframe mounting bolts corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,303 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 124,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 123,847 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,716 miles

Sidewall damage nearside rear tyre,front and rear discs corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,152 miles

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

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

o/s /front window inoperative.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s /front window inoperative.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,951 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,513 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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SN05 ZHF 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 68.4%.

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 SN05 ZHF, 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 SN05 ZHF registered?

SN05 ZHF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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