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VX05 LOF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,843 mi
Last recorded39,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 LOF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,829 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,616 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 38,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,769 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 24,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 18,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 18,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,698 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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VX05 LOF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX05 LOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 LOF registered?

VX05 LOF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is VX05 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 LOF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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