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GP05 HMJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are bald/worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,244 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are bald/worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2022 128,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are bald worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front 2x Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint heavily corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front 2x Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint heavily corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,941 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,941 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,687 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,278 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded on inner face

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,745 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside number plate light illuminates when tapped

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside number plate light illuminates when tapped

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,064 miles

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

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 HMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP05 HMJ, 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 GP05 HMJ registered?

GP05 HMJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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