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SR05 CFM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 121,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,389 miles

Both sills and some brake pipes have been undersealed and cannot be fully assessed for corrosion

Front wipers torn

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,378 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sills and some brake pipes have been undersealed and cannot be fully assessed for corrosion

Front wipers torn

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,944 miles

Brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrulles corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside rear bumper mount holed with corrosion

Offside rear sill corroded

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,490 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,873 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,282 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 73,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,011 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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SR05 CFM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SR05 CFM, 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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SR05 CFM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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