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SG05 LXV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,034 mi
Last recorded87,034 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 LXV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 87,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,065 miles

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

sill covers fitted both sides front to rear not allowing full inspection to prescribed areas

Fail 5 Apr 2023 81,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,807 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,923 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,678 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,608 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,291 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 43,291 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,980 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

excess travel on h/brake

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,011 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,616 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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SG05 LXV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG05 LXV, 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 SG05 LXV registered?

SG05 LXV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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