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ST05 GNK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,503 mi
Last recorded104,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 104,503 miles

underbody covered in potective underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 92,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (temporary repair carried out) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (temporary repair carried out) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fuel filler neck is corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,035 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,035 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,331 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 28,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,844 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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ST05 GNK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST05 GNK, 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 ST05 GNK registered?

ST05 GNK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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