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SL05 AON

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 AON
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 130,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 111,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,554 miles

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

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

temporary cap fitted at time of test but effectively sealing tank

Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,002 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 47,073 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 47,073 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 40,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,233 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,075 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 21,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,888 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,492 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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SL05 AON is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL05 AON, 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 SL05 AON registered?

SL05 AON is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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