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SV55 FFN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,162 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,962 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,214 miles

General suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 68,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,649 miles

front subframe rusty

n/s rear tyre soft

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 5 May 2015 56,630 miles

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

front subframe rusty

n/s rear tyre soft

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2014 52,782 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 49,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,693 miles

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres low

slight play on both rear shock inserts

Fail 6 Nov 2010 39,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres low

slight play on both rear shock inserts

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,911 miles

front tyres getting low

management light on

play on o/s/r roll bar bush

Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,125 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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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SV55 FFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV55 FFN, 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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SV55 FFN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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