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VO05 NMV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,387 mi
Last recorded179,387 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 179,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 175,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 166,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 159,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 151,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 151,690 miles

Battery insecure bracket missing (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both out (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 139,791 miles

EML on

Fail 26 May 2016 139,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 95,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 83,322 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,515 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,822 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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VO05 NMV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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