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N776 XOD

2005 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,074 mi
Last recorded92,074 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Imprezza88,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 XOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,074 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,004 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,004 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,999 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,056 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 88,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,995 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 88,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,990 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,999 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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N776 XOD is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,788 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N776 XOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N776 XOD is a 2005 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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