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BP05 AXB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,864 mi
Last recorded200,864 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AXB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 200,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 200,864 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,975 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 188,975 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 162,694 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front wheels wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,480 miles

Both Rear tyres close to limit on Inner edge

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Rear pads getting close to limit

Slight oil stain around Rear sump

Pass 27 May 2011 41,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,358 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges/advise tracking check

Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,519 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills,unable to fully check outer sills.2.engine under tray fitted .

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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BP05 AXB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP05 AXB, 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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BP05 AXB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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