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FG05 XKS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,664 mi
Last recorded145,664 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on hanger (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps discoloured,beam patterns and light output deteriorating

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test on high lambda reading

Fail 4 Nov 2025 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on hanger (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps discoloured,beam patterns and light output deteriorating

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test on high lambda reading

Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on hanger (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps discoloured,beam patterns and light output deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2023 135,153 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 106,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 100,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 93,775 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 215/45 x 17 91 y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,565 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,276 miles

**** oil level low added 1 ltr of 10w40 oil ***

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

petrol flap hard to open

Fail 1 May 2014 65,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**** oil level low added 1 ltr of 10w40 oil ***

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

petrol flap hard to open

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 May 2012 54,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,653 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 45,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,231 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)

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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FG05 XKS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG05 XKS, 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 FG05 XKS registered?

FG05 XKS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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