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V21 REP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,600 mi
Last recorded170,600 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 REP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 170,600 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,490 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 160,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 151,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 141,280 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,754 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,979 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 120,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,413 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,755 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,649 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,772 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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V21 REP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V21 REP, 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 V21 REP registered?

V21 REP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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