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AE05 GVF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,369 mi
Last recorded42,369 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,369 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 42,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 42,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,634 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Undershield fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,488 miles

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

under shield fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,602 miles

both rear outter seat belts won't pull out

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,320 miles

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

rear seats not fitted @ time of test

Fail 31 May 2011 30,127 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

rear seats not fitted @ time of test

Pass 14 May 2010 23,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 17,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,104 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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AE05 GVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE05 GVF, 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

How do I check the history of AE05 GVF?

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What year was AE05 GVF registered?

AE05 GVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is AE05 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 GVF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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