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T321 TBS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 TBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 178,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 174,293 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 169,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 167,195 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion through out chassis of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 167,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s and n/s(nuder inner sills ) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 150,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,502 miles

Nearside rear side light very bright

Fail 11 Feb 2019 147,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear side light very bright

Pass 30 Jan 2018 135,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 125,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,338 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A System Fault.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,261 miles

* oil level below minimum *

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High level stop light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front drive shaft inner boot seeping grease

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

Slight blow from exhaust rear box, around seam

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

upper stop light inop

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T321 TBS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T321 TBS, 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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T321 TBS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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