2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · SL05 XAP
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 115,338 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 XAP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 115,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Impreza (SL05 XAP) between April 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL05 XAP Mileage History
- 15/04/200814,033 mi
- 14/04/200914,838 mi+805 mi
- 21/04/201015,678 mi+840 mi
- 13/04/201117,113 mi+1,435 mi
- 12/05/201222,218 mi+5,105 mi
- 01/05/201335,713 mi+13,495 mi
- 01/05/201335,713 mi
- 23/05/201451,157 mi+15,444 mi
- 21/05/201563,030 mi+11,873 mi
- 28/05/201678,328 mi+15,298 mi
- 10/07/201787,303 mi+8,975 mi
- 06/07/201892,873 mi+5,570 mi
- 11/07/201998,300 mi+5,427 mi
- 18/07/201998,330 mi+30 mi
- 18/01/2021103,441 mi+5,111 mi
- 18/01/2021103,446 mi+5 mi
- 23/12/2021106,790 mi+3,344 mi
- 03/01/2023109,044 mi+2,254 mi
- 12/01/2023109,078 mi+34 mi
- 11/01/2024111,565 mi+2,487 mi
- 11/01/2024111,576 mi+11 mi
- 06/01/2025113,420 mi+1,844 mi
- 12/01/2026115,338 mi+1,918 mi
Average of roughly 5,709 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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