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EL05 ADL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 ADL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 107,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,678 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,819 miles

exhaust rubbing on rear subframe

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,501 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front fog light is not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,209 miles

Offside front fog light is not working.

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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EL05 ADL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EL05 ADL, 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 EL05 ADL registered?

EL05 ADL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is EL05 ADL safe to buy?

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