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BL05 GMO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 53,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front inner brake disc surface corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,658 miles

both front top sring mounts noisy and clonking on lock to lock

Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front top sring mounts noisy and clonking on lock to lock

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,522 miles

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

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,522 miles

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

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,267 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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BL05 GMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL05 GMO, 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 GMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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