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CW05 FKH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 FKH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,233 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,233 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,708 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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CW05 FKH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW05 FKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CW05 FKH registered?

CW05 FKH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is CW05 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 FKH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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