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BP05 AZR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AZR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (holed) in the spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,584 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner cv gaiter weeping

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 97,688 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,134 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 94,134 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,401 miles

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

Offside Front washers have only just met minimum requirements

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front washers have only just met minimum requirements

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,909 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 88,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,233 miles

front tyres are worn lower on the inner and outer edges

ns wiper blade is split but still clearing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,677 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,675 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,631 miles

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,830 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 AZR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP05 AZR, 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 AZR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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