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X500 BRU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 BRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 71,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 69,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 69,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,671 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,642 miles

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

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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X500 BRU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X500 BRU, 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 X500 BRU registered?

X500 BRU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is X500 BRU safe to buy?

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