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BX04 FAJ

2005 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,777 mi
Last recorded81,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Imprezza88,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 FAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 78,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 73,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,123 miles

rear sills corroded.

Pass 27 May 2017 62,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,112 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,884 miles

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,884 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Pass 29 May 2009 79,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,961 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2007 9,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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BX04 FAJ is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX04 FAJ is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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