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SV05 XNF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,578 mi
Last recorded99,578 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XNF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 99,578 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear both sides outer wings corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body and suspension components coated under sealer

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting point (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,534 miles

slight roughness detected at nearside rear wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,184 miles

front tyres becoming worn on the edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,317 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,758 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,758 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres soft

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,139 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread,chip on windscreen

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 XNF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SV05 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

SV05 XNF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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