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TJ04 OSH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ04 OSH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 113,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed slight exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak at tank pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 105,020 miles

Emissions not tested no cats fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front bumper and inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front track rod end split pin missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,313 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

both under sills corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

both under sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,397 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills covered by body kit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,124 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,175 miles

both outer sills covered by body kit

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,163 miles

Steering system excessively rough knuckle joint stiff (2.2.D.1)

both outer sills covered by body kit

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 79,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,844 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 44,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,979 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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TJ04 OSH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TJ04 OSH, 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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TJ04 OSH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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