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SG05 LXT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 LXT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,914 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 143,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both at rear alongside fuel tank going to nsr and osf flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also burst (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside coated in fresh underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,770 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbed slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 93,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2011 93,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both sills coverd

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,355 miles

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

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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SG05 LXT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXT, 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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SG05 LXT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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