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SW05 FAO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,495 mi
Last recorded76,495 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 FAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 70,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,647 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,156 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 12 Aug 2013 17,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,481 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,481 miles

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 11 Jul 2011 8,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side front tyre outer and inner edges worn and off side front inner

Fail 11 Jul 2011 8,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side front tyre outer and inner edges worn and off side front inner

Pass 17 Jun 2010 4,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 2,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,557 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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SW05 FAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW05 FAO, 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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SW05 FAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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