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GY05 XGJ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,595 mi
Last recorded148,595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 148,595 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 148,595 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 130,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 130,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,711 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 114,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 102,517 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 95,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 89,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,178 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,513 miles

Engine malfunction warning light on.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine malfunction warning light on.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,531 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,818 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 34,425 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 28,349 miles

cover missing off n/s/f door mirror

front no plate broken

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,434 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 XGJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GY05 XGJ, 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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GY05 XGJ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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