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VN55 XTO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

220,042 mi
Last recorded220,042 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 220,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint front cat & centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front centre inner sill/ floor has corrosion bubbles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding

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

Offside Front centre inner sill/ floor has corrosion bubbles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 211,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 209,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 201,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 201,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 194,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 188,896 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 181,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 168,313 miles

damage to n/s/f wing / under covers fitted / sill covers fitted / slight blow on middle x rear exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2016 153,980 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING

Fail 25 Jan 2016 153,771 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,491 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX JOINT / CHIP ON SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,633 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER . CORROSION ON N/S/R DISC / N/S/R BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW / UNDER TRAYS X SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,256 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM /RIP ON SIDE WALL OF N/S/R TYRE / CHIP ON SCREEN / UNDER COVER X SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Feb 2013 100,256 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM /RIP ON SIDE WALL OF N/S/R TYRE / CHIP ON SCREEN / UNDER COVER X SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,152 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,087 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,037 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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VN55 XTO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN55 XTO, 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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VN55 XTO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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