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SO55 AHZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 AHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,538 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,492 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID KIT FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,622 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center pips x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has light cuts to outer sidewall.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center pips x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has light cuts to outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm plus bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm plus bald on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to inspect rear seat belt as child seats fitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 93,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm plus bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm plus bald on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to inspect rear seat belt as child seats fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,784 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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SO55 AHZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO55 AHZ, 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 SO55 AHZ registered?

SO55 AHZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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