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T5 LGW

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,469 mi
Last recorded133,469 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 LGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 126,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 103,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,727 miles

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

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

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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T5 LGW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 T5 LGW, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T5 LGW registered?

T5 LGW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is T5 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 LGW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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