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GF05 OZD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OZD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 97,876 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,705 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 94,675 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,926 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,804 miles

corrosion evident rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,727 miles

o/s & n/s tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f suspension arm corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 75,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f suspension arm corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,111 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,997 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,229 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 34,951 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

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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GF05 OZD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 OZD, 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 GF05 OZD registered?

GF05 OZD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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