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GP05 GPP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,660 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 137,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 135,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,374 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,264 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 117,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 113,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,034 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 106,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,234 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,279 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged on inside slightly.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,039 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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GP05 GPP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP05 GPP, 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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GP05 GPP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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