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VO05 NMJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 111,384 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,019 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,561 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,939 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,760 miles

Offside Front outer brake pad low

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tempery repair on centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,387 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint also heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,484 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,318 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,003 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,764 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,706 miles

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.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,706 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s steering control arm has play.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,829 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 24,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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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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