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GY05 XFX

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,874 mi
Last recorded37,874 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 37,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front driveshaft inner CV gaiter weaping grease at clip

Corrosion around rear axle (struts and rear hub) surface only

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 37,193 miles

Both front driveshaft inner CV gaiters losing grease slightly but secured ok

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,299 miles

Both front driveshaft inner CV gaiter weaping grease at clip

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from the outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from the outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,522 miles

O/S/F , O/S/R and N/S/F Tyres are all perrishing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,150 miles

slight loss of grease from n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,337 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 7,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 4,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 4,713 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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GY05 XFX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY05 XFX, 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 GY05 XFX registered?

GY05 XFX is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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