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AF05 XKD

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XKD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

light corrosion on all underside suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion on all underside suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,218 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 65,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,312 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 64,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,921 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,910 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,916 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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AF05 XKD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF05 XKD, 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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AF05 XKD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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