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SN05 NEF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,256 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 102,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 90,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,269 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 78,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F brake slight bind

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,847 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F brake slight bind

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 46,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,835 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 NEF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 SN05 NEF, 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 SN05 NEF registered?

SN05 NEF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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