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BP05 AZX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,355 mi
Last recorded96,355 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,355 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,097 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 81,640 miles

All under body undersealed

Nearside Front Upper Top bearing noisy

Under tray Fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,963 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 80,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre walls are perished but no cord is exposed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 74,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished but no cord is exposed

Fail 31 Dec 2015 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished but no cord is exposed

Pass 20 Dec 2014 68,666 miles

under tryas obscuring view

Fail 20 Dec 2014 68,666 miles

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

under tryas obscuring view

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,118 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 61,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 61,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,316 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has a slight tear on inside wall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,408 miles

front brake discs show light corrosion

nail in offside front tyre

offside & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

rear brake discs show light corrosion

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 AZX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 BP05 AZX, 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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What year was BP05 AZX registered?

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

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