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GD05 DCE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 DCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,003 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,773 miles

Osf inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Osf inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,270 miles

O/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,234 miles

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

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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GD05 DCE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GD05 DCE, 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 GD05 DCE registered?

GD05 DCE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is GD05 DCE safe to buy?

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