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SL05 XAE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,168 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,154 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,831 miles

EML on

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2017 94,831 miles

EML on

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

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,943 miles

EML

n/s/r shock absorber slightly leaking

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,955 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,920 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 60,540 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,503 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,250 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,250 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,476 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 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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SL05 XAE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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