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VN05 VPF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,073 mi
Last recorded149,073 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 149,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 146,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 142,559 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 142,559 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x1 each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slight grease leak ....

Windscreen slight damage offside upper area ....

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,684 miles

Nearside dip beam image slightly poor....

Windscreen slight damage drivers side upper area....

Pass 24 Apr 2021 131,796 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 126,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,462 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,206 miles

both cv boots have a slight leak

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,830 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,032 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,434 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,174 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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VN05 VPF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VN05 VPF, 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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VN05 VPF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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