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W22 FRY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 FRY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 131,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 127,222 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber attaching bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front shock absorber attaching bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front wearing on very inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc backing cover heavily corroded

Offside Rear shallow cracks in outer side wall

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 jacking points damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2023 127,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed/not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed/not working (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front shock absorber attaching bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front shock absorber attaching bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front wearing on very inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc backing cover heavily corroded

Offside Rear shallow cracks in outer side wall

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 jacking points damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge and age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe from manifold to turbo cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on outer edge and has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge and has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,934 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,085 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,546 miles

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 97,308 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 88,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,169 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 42,265 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 42,265 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 34,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,210 miles

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

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

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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W22 FRY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W22 FRY, 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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W22 FRY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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