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BL05 GOJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corrosion suspension/subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 67,424 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,233 miles

Headlamps have a poor dip pattern.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,989 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack/perish.

Engine management light on.

Pass 5 May 2017 58,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,728 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing and cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 54,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,724 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,542 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 May 2012 48,542 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2011 46,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,681 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 GOJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 GOJ, 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 GOJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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