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BU05 ZGS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 49,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 49,467 miles

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

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

full length sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2023 48,972 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closure panel - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

full length sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 48,370 miles

Front tyres perished and split.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Fail 12 May 2022 48,357 miles

Power steering inoperative At idle. (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated/noisy.

Front tyres perished and split.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,655 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 46,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,420 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,999 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 ZGS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZGS, 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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BU05 ZGS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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