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EF05 XOS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter deteriorating

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded by unions [both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter deteriorating

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded by unions [both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre valves perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre support bracket adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre valves perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 76,053 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,564 miles

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

Offside Front inner cv gaiter leaking grease pass clip

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,273 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,935 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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EF05 XOS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF05 XOS, 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 EF05 XOS registered?

EF05 XOS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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