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VX05 VGL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VGL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 3,386 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 VGL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

VX05 VGL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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