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AO05 MVR

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 132,409 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 132,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,654 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

various signs of corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,654 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

various signs of corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,366 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to rear axle support (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear propshaft supporting beam bushes excessively worn

Rear slight play in both rear differential mounting bushes

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,365 miles

Emissions not tested due to catalyst not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to rear axle support (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear propshaft supporting beam bushes excessively worn

Rear slight play in both rear differential mounting bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 113,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 99,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes greased.

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

Pass 20 May 2016 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 88,265 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 81,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,857 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four tyres have minor cuts/splits in the treads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,604 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slighty on inner edge

front number plate starting to distort

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,997 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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AO05 MVR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 MVR, 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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AO05 MVR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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