MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by couple / bracket (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outer brake pad low
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested DUE TO THE FACT LEAKING BRAKE PIPE (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp misty (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking at connection block (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front outer brake pad low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tempery repair on centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tempery repair on centre pipe (7.1.2)
advise slight play in o/s and n/s front D bushes. advise slight play in o/s and n/s front drop links.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint also heavily corroded (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint also heavily corroded (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front brake discs pitted on inner edges
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges
rear discs pitted on inner
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear tyres worn on inner
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs pitted on inner edges
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges
rear discs pitted on inner
rear shock absorbers corroded
rear tyres worn on inner
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s steering control arm has play.
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s steering control arm has play.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre bald inside and outside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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VO05 NMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VO05 NMJ, 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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VO05 NMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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