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VO05 OHG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,625 mi
Last recorded47,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,525 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 47,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 39,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 34,312 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2012 30,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2011 26,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 20,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 16,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,334 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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VO05 OHG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VO05 OHG, 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 VO05 OHG registered?

VO05 OHG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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