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BL05 GNV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,896 mi
Last recorded138,896 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & Outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 138,674 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier fitted securing bracket (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,488 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,174 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 119,082 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (small end) clip loose, seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,829 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2017 94,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f d/shaft not fully into gearbox & leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 81,179 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,603 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,066 miles

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

advise front discs

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,057 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise front discs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,400 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 GNV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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