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SX05 BHA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,456 mi
Last recorded112,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 BHA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,561 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 93,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 77,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres slightly perished

both front tyres wearing at edges but still ok at time of test

nearside front tubeless valve stem slightly perished

surfaces of both rear brake discs getting rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,560 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres slightly perished

both front tyres wearing at edges but still ok at time of test

nearside front tubeless valve stem slightly perished

surfaces of both rear brake discs getting rusty

Fail 31 May 2012 45,550 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly worn/rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 45,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly worn/rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear outer brake pad getting quite worn

Pass 10 May 2010 31,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,261 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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SX05 BHA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX05 BHA, 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 SX05 BHA registered?

SX05 BHA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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