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AJ05 GZC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 172,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Dec 2024 167,421 miles

Offside Front lense broken

underside of vehicle has surface a lot of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2024 167,418 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

lot off surface corrosion on underside off vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2023 162,893 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lot off surface corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 153,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 153,473 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,679 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,927 miles

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,079 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 113,973 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 101,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi in very good order to keep same req wax oil grease all hoses and brake pipes to keep in good order

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,069 miles

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

sills floor chassi in very good order to keep same req wax oil grease all hoses and brake pipes to keep in good order

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ05 GZC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ05 GZC, 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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AJ05 GZC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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