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BL05 EYE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 119,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,112 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,786 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive by power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,597 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside inner gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PAS rack slightly damp

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,175 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,175 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose to pipe connection (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,230 miles

Inner front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 97,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,028 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,946 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,610 miles

n/s front and rear tyres slight damage

Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,610 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front and rear tyres slight damage

Pass 18 May 2009 38,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL05 EYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL05 EYE, 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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BL05 EYE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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