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SV55 PJY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,762 mi
Last recorded119,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,762 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,685 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately All hoses have temporary fixings (3.6.A.3)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,664 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part needs securing n/side and o/side (3.6.B.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part needs securing and kinks took out n/side and o/side (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 96,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,445 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)

Pass 7 May 2009 38,004 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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SV55 PJY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 SV55 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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