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H8 EVU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 141,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,735 miles

front sub frame corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,735 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 137,027 miles

front sub frame corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,432 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front shocks slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 136,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front shocks slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,012 miles

front sub frame corroded

rear arb bushes slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2021 135,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front sub frame corroded

rear arb bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,338 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front pads worn thin

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Fail 4 Jun 2020 130,338 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front pads worn thin

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 128,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,732 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect sidewalls of tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,878 miles

slight oil

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 105,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 82,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 82,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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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H8 EVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H8 EVU, 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 H8 EVU registered?

H8 EVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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