MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front and rear tyres worn
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing surface rust
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
windscreen chipped
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlamp lenses deteriorated
windscreen chipped
EML on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface rust to rear inner sills
EML on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface rust to rear inner sills
EML on
o/s steering rack boot deteriorated
EML on
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s steering rack boot deteriorated
EML
n/s/r shock absorber slightly leaking
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar bush
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres inner edges below 1.6 mm
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL05 XAE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL05 XAE, 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 XAE registered?
SL05 XAE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is SL05 XAE safe to buy?
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