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SV05 BMZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 88,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,136 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 66,016 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,016 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sills floor chassi brake pipes are all rusty salt and dry req wax oil

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,760 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 50,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,850 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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SV05 BMZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SV05 BMZ, 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 SV05 BMZ registered?

SV05 BMZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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