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SN55 HMC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,120 mi
Last recorded90,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HMC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,120 miles

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

Nearside headlamp faded

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

both front inner cv boots holed

vehicle is in in an advanced state of corrossion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 80,021 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 65,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 65,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,569 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 51,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,051 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,318 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,254 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,102 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SN55 HMC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN55 HMC, 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 SN55 HMC registered?

SN55 HMC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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