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AK05 TXL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 122,904 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Coated In Sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 122,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Coated In Sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 122,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of inner wheel arch - corroded / holed by top of suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroded / greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of inner wheel arch - corroded by top of suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded / undersealed obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2025 122,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at the anti-roll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 118,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,876 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,876 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 107,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 102,870 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake noise offside front

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,118 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,315 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,205 miles

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

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

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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AK05 TXL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK05 TXL, 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 AK05 TXL registered?

AK05 TXL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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