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FG05 XKZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,741 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,505 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 58,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,581 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,931 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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FG05 XKZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

FG05 XKZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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