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175 MD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175 MD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 56,703 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 56,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 55,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,299 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 50,177 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,956 miles

Plastic sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,502 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,326 miles

Outer sill lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,375 miles

Nearside rear seat belt intermittent

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2011 34,375 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt intermittent

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,862 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,923 miles

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

Offside 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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175 MD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 175 MD, 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 175 MD registered?

175 MD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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