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BU05 ZFV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,845 mi
Last recorded181,845 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 181,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 181,811 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 170,891 miles

sill covers

Pass 17 Jun 2021 162,749 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 155,091 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,848 miles

front U frame corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 149,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,708 miles

both front inner driveshaft gaiters slightly leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,472 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 136,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,125 miles

Sill covers fitted, Rear suspension very hard.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Sill covers fitted, Rear suspension very hard.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2011 98,272 miles

Oil level on minimum. Engine under covers fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,295 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,945 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 ZFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BU05 ZFV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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