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SN05 LZP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,750 mi
Last recorded47,750 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LZP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,838 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,192 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,887 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

suspension components heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,955 miles

underside of vehicle and all brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,683 miles

underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,890 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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SN05 LZP 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 95%.

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 SN05 LZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 LZP registered?

SN05 LZP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is SN05 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 LZP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN05 LZP have outstanding finance?

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