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V123 AFC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 AFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens needs cleaned . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area damaged by jack , (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens needs cleaned . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area damaged by jack . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens needs cleaned . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area damaged by jack , (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens needs cleaned . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area damaged by jack . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 122,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange leaking , (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed and corroded , (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill holed and corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex , (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex , (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,643 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,677 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,477 miles

Front exhaust in corroded condition .

Fail 6 Oct 2017 92,476 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flange loose . (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from front to rear valve , (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hub pipe . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hub pipe . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring seat corroded and damaged . (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 73,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,289 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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V123 AFC 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 71.4%.

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 V123 AFC, 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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V123 AFC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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