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4 JGN

2005 Subaru Imprezza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Imprezza88,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,170 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 104,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 97,504 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to- o/s/r anti roll bar bracket and both rear top shock mounting areas

exhaust corroded and rear mount broken/corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,734 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer cover is highly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,713 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket is broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 89,864 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure is sat outside the strut mounting plate (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket is broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 43,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,473 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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4 JGN is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza in Blue 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 Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 JGN is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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