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SO05 SUB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

204,209 mi
Last recorded204,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 204,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 203,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 202,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 201,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 199,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 199,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 196,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 194,968 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 191,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 191,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 189,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 184,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 180,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 175,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 175,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 168,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 154,847 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 148,750 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,849 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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SO05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SO05 SUB, 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 SO05 SUB registered?

SO05 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SO05 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 SUB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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