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D17 MEX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,564 mi
Last recorded136,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 136,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,608 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,861 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 126,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 126,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 110,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

inner tie rod lointn/s/f slight play

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

slight play in o/s/f strut

Pass 9 May 2014 105,197 miles

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2013 95,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 95,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2012 82,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

after market sport cat fitted in place of original

front discs and pads show signs that they have been subjected to extreme heat

Fail 18 May 2012 82,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

after market sport cat fitted in place of original

front discs and pads show signs that they have been subjected to extreme heat

Pass 16 May 2011 73,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,780 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,780 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,207 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 49,207 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,622 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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D17 MEX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D17 MEX, 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 D17 MEX registered?

D17 MEX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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