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DE05 ESU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,362 mi
Last recorded81,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded where mud flaps fits

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 66,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,730 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 62,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,820 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,906 miles

OSF brake disc corroded inner surface

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn near wear bands

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,889 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,337 miles

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

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 ESU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

DE05 ESU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DE05 ESU safe to buy?

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