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FD05 WSL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,795 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET AREA(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK ABOVE/ONTO TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + ALL ATTACHED ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + ALL ARM BUSHES (HEAVILY PERISHED & CRACKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 124,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODED - INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL AREA (CRUMBLING + HOLES) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL AREA (CRUMBLING + HOLES) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODED - INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL AREA (CRUMBLING + HOLES) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL AREA (CRUMBLING + HOLES) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET AREA(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK ABOVE/ONTO TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + ALL ATTACHED ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + ALL ARM BUSHES (HEAVILY PERISHED & CRACKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,602 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,596 miles

N/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and splitting

N/SR tyre perishing and splitting

O/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and splitting

O/SR tyre perishing and splitting

Fail 22 Dec 2020 104,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

N/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and splitting

N/SR tyre perishing and splitting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and splitting

O/SR tyre perishing and splitting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 90,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,259 miles

Front tyres badly cracking and wearing on edges

Rear tyres outer edges badly cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,349 miles

all tyres cracking

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,029 miles

backbox fractured and blowing boarderline

fanbelts badly cracking

n/s/f droplink dust cover split

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear pads very low boarderline

Fail 27 Jun 2015 70,029 miles

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

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

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

backbox fractured and blowing boarderline

fanbelts badly cracking

n/s/f droplink dust cover split

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear pads very low boarderline

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,109 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,410 miles

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

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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FD05 WSL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD05 WSL, 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 FD05 WSL registered?

FD05 WSL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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