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VV05 ELY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV05 ELY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,365 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,343 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 80,894 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,967 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,545 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,268 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,327 miles

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

slight serface corossion and wear on both front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VV05 ELY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VV05 ELY, 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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What year was VV05 ELY registered?

VV05 ELY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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