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DE05 ERK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ERK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most leg but has mountings ahead of rusty area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,080 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 57,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' near side (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,819 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to scuff out on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,180 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to scuff out on the inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,958 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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DE05 ERK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE05 ERK, 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 DE05 ERK registered?

DE05 ERK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is DE05 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 ERK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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