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EA05 WMM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WMM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,255 miles

Front Coolant leak Coolant leak from front of engine ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 114,613 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on both edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar bushes are cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 114,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsr inner sill is excessive corrosion/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on both edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar bushes are cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,186 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mountings starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Front lower arm corroded/rust and has hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsr wheel (front of arch) is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr wheel arch (front of arch) is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 110,652 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,377 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,054 miles

both rear tyres are on 3mm and wearing on inner edge 215/45/17

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,439 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,439 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,813 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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EA05 WMM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EA05 WMM, 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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EA05 WMM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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