2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · BD05 LVM
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 282,792 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 282,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 LVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2025
- 282,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 LVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (BD05 LVM) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BD05 LVM Mileage History
- 16/09/2023271,856 mi
- 21/09/2023271,897 mi+41 mi
- 24/09/2024278,055 mi+6,158 mi
- 21/10/2024278,095 mi+40 mi
- 27/10/2025282,792 mi+4,697 mi
Average of roughly 5,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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