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BW05 HGF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 73,151 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S REAR INNER SILLS ARE HOLED AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 56,878 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,991 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 48,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,235 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,600 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,698 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 HGF 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 HGF, 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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BW05 HGF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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