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GC05 LYN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC05 LYN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 116,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 111,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 98,871 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 98,871 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 88,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,053 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,992 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,669 miles

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres cracked and split on sidewalls. Has not reached the cords but replacement is advised.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,608 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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GC05 LYN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 GC05 LYN, 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 GC05 LYN registered?

GC05 LYN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GC05 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC05 LYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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