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BU05 XGL

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XGL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 85,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 82,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear sill general corrosion

Offside Rear sill general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 78,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,699 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,171 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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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BU05 XGL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White 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 BU05 XGL, 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 BU05 XGL registered?

BU05 XGL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BU05 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 XGL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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