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G18 DOB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,922 miles

Front subframe front and rear in a rusty condition corroding

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 10 Aug 2026 101,922 miles

Front subframe front and rear in a rusty condition corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 77,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure next to petrol tank hanger broke (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,005 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 68,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,553 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded

Underside of spare wheel housing/ boot corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 67,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,593 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 56,696 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,189 miles

ends of brake pipes coated

performance exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 46,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,035 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,822 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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G18 DOB 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G18 DOB, 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 G18 DOB registered?

G18 DOB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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