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BW05 HFU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HFU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Side lamp flickering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 133,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Side lamp flickering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil over Lower locking nut loose / play

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,615 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,845 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,481 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,649 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,166 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,041 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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BW05 HFU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BW05 HFU, 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 BW05 HFU registered?

BW05 HFU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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