2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · SN05 NEF
2005 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 102,256 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN05 NEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 102,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN05 NEF 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 (SN05 NEF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SN05 NEF Mileage History
- 15/10/202299,836 mi
- 30/09/2023101,248 mi+1,412 mi
- 28/09/2024101,960 mi+712 mi
- 27/09/2025102,220 mi+260 mi
- 10/10/2025102,256 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
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- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
Rear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
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