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SR05 CFP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,138 miles

Central exhaust has slight leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 128,329 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,324 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (2.5 mm approx.) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (3 mm approx.) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,244 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,109 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 53,566 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,199 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,199 miles

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

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 CFP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CFP, 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 SR05 CFP registered?

SR05 CFP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for SR05 CFP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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