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BP05 AXZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,022 miles

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

Rear both disc back plates worn

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,821 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on brake pipe

Rear Both rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,391 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight misting on rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 94,381 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fractured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight misting on rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,452 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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BP05 AXZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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