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AF05 XKN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,686 mi
Last recorded140,686 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 140,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 109,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 92,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S Wiper split on ends (advise replacement)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,076 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 XKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 AF05 XKN, 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 AF05 XKN registered?

AF05 XKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 XKN 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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