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GU05 UMS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 81,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 72,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,309 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 65,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 39,846 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,926 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,926 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,266 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,000 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 UMS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

GU05 UMS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is GU05 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 UMS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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