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ST55 MZP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 MZP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 134,516 miles

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)

Offside Rear suspension levelling device broken rod

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 12 May 2017 122,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lots of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 109,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,992 miles

exhaust badly corroded/flange deteriorated

osf brake pipe corroded close to limit/brake hoses corroded

osf cv boot pin hole

play front roll bar mount

slight play osf steering

some minor damage/drivers door handle sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,078 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,946 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,703 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces

slight play in steering rack behind o/s/ gaiter

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroding on inner faces

slight play in steering rack behind o/s/ gaiter

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 43,250 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ST55 MZP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST55 MZP, 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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ST55 MZP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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