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DV05 NMX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 143,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 137,792 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 134,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,641 miles

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 110,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 99,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cat has been removed

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 88,441 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 81,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,869 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)

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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DV05 NMX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV05 NMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 NMX registered?

DV05 NMX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is DV05 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 NMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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