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GX05 SUB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,761 mi
Last recorded158,761 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 158,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Shock Absorber lower spring cup corroded off, spring insecure. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm & Cross-brace mounting area excessively corroded O/S/R inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box & rear pipe small holes (lambda only just in on emission) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers skipping, slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 3mm, tyre worn outer edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake pipes corroded (osr, where lines come back through chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by subframe mountings, but not seriously weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Getting close to being excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak, centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 146,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Severe fluid leak, not considered excessive to DVSA standards (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 118,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,262 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,827 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,672 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,847 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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GX05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GX05 SUB, 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 GX05 SUB registered?

GX05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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