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SP05 JFF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,820 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,807 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blow from front exhaust (at cat)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,488 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight exhaust leak at cat

Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads cracked

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight exhaust leak at cat

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,440 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight play in both rear antie roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight play in both rear antie roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,733 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight play in both rear roll bar bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system showing corrosion

oil leak around oil filter

slight play in both rear roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,048 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,402 miles

both rear tyre walls showing slight crackes

exhaust heatshield weak/corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear brake pads worn

Fail 7 Jul 2009 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyre walls showing slight crackes

exhaust heatshield weak/corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge/close to legal limit of 1.6mm

rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,373 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 27,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SP05 JFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP05 JFF, 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 SP05 JFF registered?

SP05 JFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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