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BW05 HGN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,945 mi
Last recorded52,945 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,945 miles

jacking points corroded

underside, brakes and suspension heavily coated in underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2026 52,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

jacking points corroded

underside, brakes and suspension heavily coated in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,603 miles

underside, brakes and suspension heavily coated in underseal

Fail 21 Feb 2025 52,603 miles

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

underside, brakes and suspension heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,980 miles

underside, brake and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,605 miles

underside, inner wings, brakes, suspension and steering heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,359 miles

underside/ suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,027 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,647 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside/ suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,838 miles

front and rear brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,272 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front pads getting low

Offside Rear number plate bulb not very bright

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,221 miles

steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,181 miles

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,155 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,155 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,362 miles

aditianal blind spot mirrors stuck on to front mirror glasses are redusing mirror visability

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 HGN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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