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EA05 WMO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,996 miles

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

both front tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,889 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,228 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,167 miles

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,920 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 WMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WMO, 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 EA05 WMO registered?

EA05 WMO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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