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SK05 XEC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,632 mi
Last recorded135,632 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,190 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,024 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering/suspension somponents corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2018 96,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,921 miles

engine management light on, emissions only just met

Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on, emissions only just met

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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 4 Feb 2015 66,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer side walls slight damage

both rear tyres sidewalls cuts/splits {ply/cord not exposed}

exhaust centre flange deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer side walls slight damage

both rear tyres sidewalls cuts/splits {ply/cord not exposed}

exhaust centre flange deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,435 miles

Both front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls

Brake discs front and rear corroded

Offside rear jacking point damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,435 miles

Both front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls

Brake discs front and rear corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear jacking point damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,257 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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SK05 XEC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK05 XEC, 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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SK05 XEC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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