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ED05 MTH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,564 mi
Last recorded68,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED05 MTH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 68,564 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 68,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,385 miles

both front tyres outside walls starting to split on outside walls

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge @ outside wall starting to split

Pass 11 May 2021 64,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,698 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2019 61,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,952 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,866 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,790 miles

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 28 Mar 2009 24,221 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,335 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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ED05 MTH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ED05 MTH, 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 ED05 MTH registered?

ED05 MTH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ED05 MTH safe to buy?

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