2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · DN05 OBJ
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 155,206 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 OBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 155,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 OBJ 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 (DN05 OBJ) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension locking device missing Bottom Joint Castellated Nut Not Reaching Threads Therefore Split”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DN05 OBJ Mileage History
- 06/12/2021152,179 mi
- 22/11/2024152,825 mi+646 mi
- 22/11/2024152,829 mi+4 mi
- 29/09/2025155,203 mi+2,374 mi
- 06/10/2025155,206 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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