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GU05 EPJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 98,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,176 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 90,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,316 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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GU05 EPJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU05 EPJ, 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 GU05 EPJ registered?

GU05 EPJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is GU05 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 EPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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