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G12 MAD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,134 mi
Last recorded73,134 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 MAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,599 miles

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

Rear Brake backing plates corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,537 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 71,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 68,401 miles

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

front wipers slightly split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,024 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,157 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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G12 MAD 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 88.9%.

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 G12 MAD, 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 G12 MAD registered?

G12 MAD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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