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DA05 XGG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,613 mi
Last recorded135,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XGG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 135,613 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 130,639 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,803 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,801 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,119 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,340 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 115,245 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,052 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 111,009 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,177 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,546 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,129 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,027 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,985 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,984 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,334 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,136 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,104 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,527 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 66,450 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,896 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,244 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,244 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,638 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,909 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,389 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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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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