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GU05 EPY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,259 mi
Last recorded149,259 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 149,259 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 149,118 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 145,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 143,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 143,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,866 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 128,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,426 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,533 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 122,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,579 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go bald on inner edges.

Child seats fitted in rear of car unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 105,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 87,036 miles

n/s main beam offset to offside

rear tyres no tread inner edges ? rear tracking check required ?

two child seats fitted limiting belt checks.rear facing seat MAY be facing live airbag

Pass 19 May 2009 77,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,149 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 EPY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GU05 EPY, 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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GU05 EPY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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