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G5 SSX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SSX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 107,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 103,389 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 May 2024 103,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 May 2023 98,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Fail 2 May 2023 98,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 3 May 2022 89,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 79,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,691 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 64,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge & close to limit

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2016 61,767 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 61,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 47,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

battery box not 100%

n/s/f rim has been hit

rear inner anti rollbar rubbers have slight play, o/s/r more so

Pass 3 May 2013 41,759 miles

nail in nsr tyre

undertarys fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2012 35,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,149 miles

pads not checked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,553 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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G5 SSX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 G5 SSX, 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 G5 SSX registered?

G5 SSX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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