CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP54 GJJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 GJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,562 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

condensation in both side repeaters lens

Fail 17 Feb 2026 117,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

condensation in both side repeaters lens

Fail 29 Jan 2026 117,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,461 miles

Both rear sills corroding

Front registration plate slightly damaged and deteriorated

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and perished in tread

Sill kit fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2025 113,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear - marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both rear sills corroding

Front registration plate slightly damaged and deteriorated

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and perished in tread

Sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,938 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,955 miles

near side front tyre 3mm low outer edge

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre low outer edge 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,240 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 90,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,805 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F brake pad spring clips missing

N/S/F sidelight bulb dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre has small cut to inside of tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,152 miles

o/s front tyre has small cut to inside of tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,815 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP54 GJJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP54 GJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP54 GJJ?

You can check the full history of GP54 GJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP54 GJJ registered?

GP54 GJJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is GP54 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 GJJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP54 GJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP54 GJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.