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SO05 LUP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,618 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 29 May 2019 95,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,484 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying windscreen

Offside Front fog light inop

all tyres cracking on edges

Pass 19 May 2017 92,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,780 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 62,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,309 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,185 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,968 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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SO05 LUP 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 SO05 LUP, 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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SO05 LUP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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