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UP04 ASH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP04 ASH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 73,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 99,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,515 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,354 miles

slight wear front antiroll bar links

Fail 11 May 2015 76,354 miles

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

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

slight wear front antiroll bar links

Pass 8 May 2014 67,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 3 to 2mm

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads 3 to 2mm

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,360 miles

FRONT DISC PADS WEARING LOW 4MM

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 48,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 48,325 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 43,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 36,585 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,460 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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UP04 ASH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UP04 ASH, 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 UP04 ASH registered?

UP04 ASH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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