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GK05 VCL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,963 mi
Last recorded146,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 146,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,415 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 124,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 124,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 120,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,179 miles

play in ns rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,468 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 48,138 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,765 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GK05 VCL 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 78.3%.

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 GK05 VCL, 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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GK05 VCL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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