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ExpiredMileage
135,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper strut mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Engine oil at minimum
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Collision damage to wing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass taped on
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R17 91W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced 'D' Bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler tube badly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R17 91W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch underside corroded and holed at suspension strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine oil at minimum
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Collision damage to wing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass taped on
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R17 91W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced 'D' Bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler tube badly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R17 91W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Temporary repair
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced 'D' bush bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler tube
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded around subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV joint boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Temporary repair
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced 'D' bush bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler tube
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded around subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door glass secured by temporary means
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad at minimum thickness and requires replacement ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler neck/pipes
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass secured by temporary means
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler tube corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar 'D' bush anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All four tyres starting to split on inner sidewall but no cords visible.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All four tyres starting to split on inner sidewall but no cords visible.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.
Front number plate cracked.
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate cracked.
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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DA05 XGG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 DA05 XGG, 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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DA05 XGG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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