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SO55 SGZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,467 mi
Last recorded155,467 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,467 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 155,465 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 134,004 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 133,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,333 miles

Front wipers getting worn

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

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

only just went through emissions.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,331 miles

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

Front wipers getting worn

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to limit and starting to perish and crack. (4.1.E.1)

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

only just went through emissions.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,364 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner tread edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner tread edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,388 miles

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,901 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,757 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,105 miles

All 4 tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split at ends

both offside tyres have heavy scuffing to outside walls

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 SGZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

SO55 SGZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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