2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · SL05 XBS
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 97,468 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
SL05 XBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 97,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SL05 XBS Mileage History
- 05/10/202292,889 mi
- 27/09/202393,772 mi+883 mi
- 09/10/202495,678 mi+1,906 mi
- 16/09/202597,458 mi+1,780 mi
- 22/09/202597,468 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL05 XBS 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 (SL05 XBS) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket excessively corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
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