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VF05 FWX

2020 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Subaru Impreza98,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,730 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 117,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 117,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 114,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 114,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,317 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,317 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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VF05 FWX is a 2020 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 98,958 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 VF05 FWX, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF05 FWX registered?

VF05 FWX is a 2020 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2020.

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