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DC05 JAP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019
Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,391 miles

E.M.L on dash

front inner pads wearing thin discs corroding

slight play in o/s/f link rod

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,354 miles

E.M.L on dash

front discs corroded bad on insides and inner pads low

n/s/r shocker weaping

Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on dash

front discs corroded bad on insides and inner pads low

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r shocker weaping

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,580 miles

all disc's corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2013 54,511 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2011 44,067 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,890 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DC05 JAP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DC05 JAP, 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 DC05 JAP registered?

DC05 JAP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DC05 JAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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