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BU05 ZFF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 142,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2026 142,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,186 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,314 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,310 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,406 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,421 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,094 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 100,094 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,143 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,143 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,744 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,098 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,333 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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BU05 ZFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BU05 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

BU05 ZFF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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