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SG05 LXR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 LXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads worn

slight corrosion rear suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,321 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyre valves perished

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 54,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise emissions on limit

Pass 25 May 2013 52,299 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 52,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,553 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut but no cords showing

Pass 6 May 2011 42,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 42,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 33,126 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

frt discs starting to corroed

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

rear discs starting to corroed

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both frt tyres wearing at outer edges

very slight play at n/s/f of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,588 miles

both frt tyres wearing at outer edges

very slight play at n/s/f of steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front pads at 2mm

n/s/r pad at 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,376 miles

front pads at 2mm

n/s/r pad at 2mm

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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SG05 LXR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SG05 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG05 LXR registered?

SG05 LXR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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