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VO05 OHY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,717 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear subframes

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,307 miles

Exhaust emissions limits just met

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 79,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,970 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,352 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,664 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,857 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2008 18,787 miles

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

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

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 OHY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

VO05 OHY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is VO05 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 OHY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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