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SK05 XER

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,027 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,182 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange at catalyst (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 101,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange at catalyst (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 at joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,430 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,290 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded at floor plug

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,563 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,558 miles

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

exaust noisey

front and rear reg plates do not show [bsau.no] and supplier details

rear brakes are begining to bind

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,558 miles

exaust noisey

front and rear reg plates do not show [bsau.no] and supplier details

rear brakes are begining to bind

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 XER is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SK05 XER, 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 SK05 XER registered?

SK05 XER is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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