MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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.
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.
both rear tyres wearing inner tread edges
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres wearing inner tread edges
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp is on
o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side walls cracked and perished
All 4 tyre side walls starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wipers starting to smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SO55 SGZ safe to buy?
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